Back to the grind

Its that time of year - time to put the pedal to the metal, bury your head in the books, and get my mind and body back in shape for another season at Light of the World Ballet...

My goal(s) for this year: Perseverance/Discipline.
We had orientation yesterday and we were instructed to ask the Lord for vision for this next year and come up with a few goals. Perseverance and discipline seem to be a theme in my life right now in so many areas: in learning to love others, in being careful with my words (thats a big one), in my dancing (haha.....yeah...), in my seeking out the Lord. Don't get me wrong, I am all about grace (really!), but at this point in my life, I have seen that these are definitely a

reas that need growth. Desperately.

Here's my inspiration:

"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith." Gal. 6:9-10

I grow weary so quickly, and lose joy for something even more quickly it seems, but I trust the LORD and His promises - and HE is faithful. I am so thankful that He is here with me in this journey to gain more discpline and perseverance on this road called life. And it is a JOYFUL journey, if I choose it to be (and I DO choose it Lord!)....

So thats my vision for this year. I really am praying that this is a season of much growth, and much fruit, and Gwen having a good attitude in all things :)

Joy

I have had so much joy recently.
Why?
Good question.
Maybe its been the reaffirmation of the Lord that He's got me right where He wants me (which is an AWESOME thing!).

Maybe its been experiencing His incredible mercy and grace in this whole job situation: being able to come before Him with nothing to say for myself except "I repent, please forgive" and seeing Him not only forgive, but give me a second chance with the kind of job I have always wanted...WOW

Maybe its the week and a half of vacation in various places in America and Canada, getting rest (sometimes haha) and being encouraged by sweet friends in my walk with my Savior...

Maybe its been listening to Him, and learning to really treasure Him for who He is....

But there is nothing like His joy. I had never really believe that is was true that "His commands are not burdensome," but the more I come to know Him, the truer I find it to be. This is only a joy that He could give...Thank you Jesus!