. . . Calm . . .

There is something about sitting in the dim light, sipping tea, 

and listening to music that calms the soul.

So much is stirring inside of me. In my heart, mind, & soul.

Deep down inside, I believe that the stirring is good - pushing me forward. But for goodness sakes, it's exhausting, challenging, and overall, plain overwhelming! 

It's been an interesting past few weeks, full of:

new experiences, 

new opportunities, 

new challenges.

One month ago I committed to not worrying about the things that are not my responsibility. It amazes me that not even a day after, I was hired as a barista. One week later, I was asked to join the YMCA Team. I wish that I could express every feeling of emotion as I have begun to realize

 God really does have a plan - 

always has...always will! The things that I have experienced recently continue to blow my mind in different ways as I realize just how uniquely they fit together in my crazy life!

But currently, I feel worn to the bone. I'm tired of trying to make things work...and that is when I am reminded that in this moment, I simply need to be calm - still - and wait upon the Lord.

Isaiah 40:29-40 (NKJV)

²⁹ He gives power to the weak,
      And to those who have no might He increases strength.
       ³⁰ Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
      And the young men shall utterly fall,
       ³¹ But those who wait on the LORD
      Shall renew their strength;
      They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
      They shall run and not be weary,
      They shall walk and not faint.