The lesson in contentment continues.

I could cry at that statement but I’m going to choose to trust James 1:2-4. I will consider it pure joy to face trials because I know perseverance is developing. I know perseverance will grow and mature me in Christ- making me complete. That is reason enough to sing and wipe away the tears. My God is my refuge and strength- an ever present help in time of need.

In other news, I’m learning t0 slowly change my view on my job. I’m starting to find parts I really like. One of my sweet clients I went to visit yesterday was in tears. I felt awful because I was visiting her to tell her some bad news and she was crying before she even knew! I spent about an hour with her though. Talking through why she was crying and reminding her how much she has already made it through. She is a strong woman. Most of my clients are and have no idea. To make it through all that they have is honorable. It is my joy to spend time with them and show them the courage I see in them. Thank you, Jesus, for this sweet joy.

Well, my lunch break is about over so I better get back to work. Sigh. Here we go again.

Contentment

Today I helped Colton move into his new house for the year. It was fun running into people moving in too. It’s nice to see more familiar faces again. I’m sad I won’t see all the familiar faces I want to but I’ll take what I get:) Its sorta sad not getting ready to start another semester. Part of me wishes I was about to start school again too. I need Colton to start taking tests then I know I’ll feel different.

I’m slowing catching on to the theme of this season of life. At least I think its the theme- learning contentment. I remember last summer at a college bible study discussing joy. I kind of got into a heated discussion with a guy at the bible study actually, ha. I was explaining how I think sometimes we have to choose to be joyful. He didn’t agree but anyways, I’ve seen this play out in my life over and over again. So often I have to choose to be joyful. I have to choose to find joy in the daily things, the to-do lists, and mostly- work. I’m learning joy and contentment in every day. It is such a challenge most days. Not that my life is so awful. It isn’t in the least. I am truly blessed… but I still have to choose to see that.

In other news, after a somewhat tiring day, I came home and was putting up some groceries. I decided I was going to make some juice before I went to bed and in doing so spilled it ALL over myself and the kitchen. After a word or two, I said thank you Jesus its the end of the day. I needed a bath anyways:) I’m such a klutz.

Well, I better go to bed. Goodnight lovelies.