Back to School

Whew, school is back in session. Busy, busy, busy. I took the summer off and am exhausted trying to get back in the habit of go go going. Between working, school, and church my days are jam packed. The first day back in school wasn’t the best for me.  I am taking math which starts at 7 am; not the best decision on my part, so my morning started off earlier than I am used to. I jump started it when I realized I lost my parking pass; A must have if you want any chance of finding a parking place. I ran out the door early so that I could find a parking spot only to forget my swim suit that I needed for water aerobics. I had to turn and go back around defeating the whole purpose of leaving early.  Things only continued down this crazy chaotic path for the remainder of that day. I had wardrobe malfunction when my back pack grabbed part of my dress exposing me. Thankfully I caught on before anyone else did, and of course my days wouldn’t be complete without me clumsily hurting myself. I was running out of the building at a remarkable speed pushed on a door clearly marked pull only to meet it dead head on; with witnesses I must add. At this point I started laughing thinking that this would make a great sitcom. Yep my first day was AWESOME.  :-/

The next day was very similar, but without the comedic relief. I was under slept and over whelmed. I wanted to cry. I wasn’t sure if I could handle the class load I set up for myself this semester. I wasn’t feeling confident that I could understand the material being taught to me. I just wasn’t sure of anything and that left me sad and scared. I was talking to God throughout the day as usual, but it was more me going to him whining.  As I was heading in to one of my classes I overheard a phone conversation that said, “Let me pray with you.” This stopped me in my tracks. I looked over and saw a young guy maybe in his twenties, head bowed, and eyes closed, praying for his friend over the phone. I know this doesn’t seem like much but it was smack dab in the center of the busy chaos of a college campus. College kids his age were scurrying by to their next class and he was right in the middle of traffic stopped and praying!! This was exactly what I needed.  God reminded me right then that He was there. He was in that school with me. He was walking through the madness by my side. I saw a picture of what it looks like when I stop looking at the commotion and instead look at Him. At the core of the hustle and shuffle of school one kid bowed his head and light emanated from it. He showed me Gods presence.

Sometimes in the chaos it’s easy to get your focus off center. It happens fast; then all you see is the disorder.  I forgot that my eyes need to be on the Lord. I forgot that I can do ALL things through Jesus Christ. (Phil 4:13) I didn’t remember that He goes before all of my days and has His hand is upon me. (Psalm 139:5) I lost sight of my focal point and this student who didn’t lose his, was able to remind me. Praise the Lord. God is everywhere. His blessings are surrounding us. We need only to look for them; we need to look for Him.

Lord,

Thank you for showing me yourself. Thank you lord for loving someone like me who’s so forgetful. I can get carried away and take my eyes off of you but you always bring me back.  Thank you for being there with me.  You walk with me through all situations even when they seem so out of control. God you are my everything. Help me Father to keep my focal point. Help me to run to you, to see you, and to draw my strength from you. Thank you lord for your faithful servant who was willing to pray that day and remind me. Bless that person God for shining your light. I love you Lord.

In your Son’s Holy name,

Amen.