"Taking time to do nothing, often brings everything into perspective." -Doe Zantamata

People often laugh, along with giving me crazy looks when I make it known

that I'm an introvert. through and through.

 

I love people, like LOVE them.

and I love spending time with people

and laughing and making memories.

 

but nothing says heaven like moments alone.

these moments are harder and harder to come by

as life progresses, but when I find the still silence

and the ability to just sit and savor each and every minute of it.

I leave so refreshed.

 

since starting college, I have learned to cherish

the times that I'm able to just slow down,

to stop and just rest at the feet of the Lord.

to reflect on his goodness.

 

this week, was nothing compared to last week

but it was still quite a challenge.

 I constantly live in survival mode.

 

yet, the Lord was so gracious as to allow my only class to

get cancelled today, creating an hour of silence

because sometimes,

planners, pandora and caffeine

in silence

is enough to allow a completely crazy week,

a happily ever after ending.

maybe you're with me, and you feel absolutely

spent, out of energy and just plain exhausted after this week?

 

cling to this truth, friends.

there is nothing greater, than his promises.

everything you suffered this week, serves a purpose.

and he will see it through until the day of completion.

 

preach this to yourselves today:

 

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9

 

You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for Your Word to renew me.

Psalm 119:114

 

Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

 

 

May we find refreshing joy this weekend.. and may we always cherish

the moments we find rest, at His feet.

 

Here's to a weekend of finding joy and refreshment in

homework, fighting this nasty cold

and re-learning what sleep is.

 

Happy Friday friends!

 

Until next time,

Austyn