Entry: Depression and Confusion 9.10.2007



Hello people, I’ve finally gotten my internet back on. The past few weekends have been fun, but now its as if I’m staring at the stretch and it goes on forever. I am not sure of decisions I have to make. I want a job because using my savings is stressing me out J. I feel like this is where I am supposed to be now, but I’m not sure about later. I don’t know if I am to stay here and study, or what I should study, or study elsewhere, or go home. I don’t want to give up because its hard, but I don’t want to force something if its not what God’s will is for me.

 

 I know what I want ultimately. I seem to want it more now than ever, but I wonder if that’s become an idol to me. I have to be willing to give that up if that’s what God wants. But its scary to even be willing to give up something that you’ve always thought would be your life. To even say “that’s ok God, if that’s your will that’s what I want.” God places desires in your heart, but how do you know if those desires are from God or simply you trying to take your life into your own hands. What if I don’t like God’s plan? Why can’t I be content here?

 

I have been so blessed. I have had opportunities that I have learned from and grown from. I have made mistakes that I guess I have learned from. I have a supportive, Christian family and extended family. I have so much to be thankful for. Why am I always looking for the next best thing?

 

If you read this, say a prayer for me. Pray for guidance, that God would be clear and that I would know His voice. Pray that I will be able to rest in Him and not try to force my own agenda. Pray that I will be able to be a blessing to the women in the dorm. Pray for the people I come in contact with. We are all hurting in some way, but God has the answers. But we have to be willing to accept what He puts in front of us.

   3 comments

Aimee
September 12, 2007   10:48 PM PDT
 
Lauren, you'll def be in my prayers. From experience, it's not always easy to accept God's will, and indeed, God's will isn't always what we THINK should happen. But he makes things clear, makes paths we can't avoid, to make the things that need to happen in our lives, happen. (Does that make sense? It kind of sounds confusing.) He'll always meet your needs too. I know I have been meditating on Matt 6:25 on lately. You're in my prayers.
E
September 11, 2007   05:19 PM PDT
 
I'll pray for you Lauren. God will guide you. I am glad you are willing to listen to Him and are aware of how easy it is to choose our own agenda. It's hard to make those choices, but God is there to lead you, just ask and listen! I'm here if you need to talk!
Damissus
September 11, 2007   01:54 PM PDT
 
It is so hard to know what is really God's will. But everything works out.

We will be praying for you.

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