Greater Things Have Yet To Come

So this summer has been very different from all the others. It's July and I have yet to start working. While pondering on why summer sucked so badly, I realized that I hadn't been in the U.S. for the past ones. Every summer from 2003 to 2008 I spent in Mexico translating-honestly, the best experience of my life.

I loved the whole idea of being away from everyone and everything that is so familiar to me and going off and meeting new people and serving God. Every summer I made new friends, learned new worship songs, and added enthusiasm to my dream of being a missionary. My spiritual walk always seemed to be at its highest peak in the summer. I was surrounded by Christians, evangelized to people I'd never see again, and even had a set schedule to read Scripture and spend time in prayer. Come August, though, I would always dread going back home. I knew the cycle and it consisted of being on fire spiritually for a couple of days until I went to church and saw everyone's lack of enthusiasm. Starting school didn't help-never surrounded by strong Christians and never had the boldness to share with people about Christ. No one really understood why I would spend my whole summer in the scorching sun in Mexico.

Having all the experiences that I did, it's no wonder my summers since Mexico have been disappointing. This summer, however, things have been different in a whole new level. I haven't had a job since May, I'm back home after nine months in Delaware, and I find I am more in love with God than I have ever been. I have had to trust God to provide, and like always, He has. I'm growing, despite the fact that I seem to not have any concrete relationships here. God has put new people in my life, and I know they will be a great blessing.

Last month was very tough for me. I was still adjusting to being back, and I was anxious about the job situation. I prayed and spoke God's word into my life. He says, "Never will I leave you nor forsake you". That in itself is encouraging. His Word also says that He already knows our needs before we even ask Him. He knows my needs. Wow. I lost faith and patience every now and then, but God whispered into my heart that He was with me, there was no need to fear.

-sigh- My God, you never fail.

It's July, and I have a job. Also, my sister and I got approved for the apartment we were trying to get for the fall. I felt such peace and joy in my heart because these were things I had stressed and prayed about so much. I few weeks ago, I found myself stressing less and praying more, and I know that once I gave God control and total surrender, He came through. I have nothing but gratitude in my heart. Things are falling into place…my loving Father was just teaching me patience.

There are still things I am dealing with, but after these answered prayers, I know that this, too, shall pass. Jesus remains faithful, and like I always say, He never fails. Never.