(Disclaimer: I am TERRIBLE at walking whilst carrying my laptop and trying to film. If you become motion sick easily, be forewarned that this video may induce such illnesses. Oops..)
So, the video is pretty light-hearted and silly, I know. But on a deeper level, I wanted to share a few reminders that have been game-changers for me these last few days. I've fought pity-parties, self-doubt, fear, sadness, frustration, anger, etc. But that's not where I long to dwell. Maybe these few reminders can help encourage you, just as they've encouraged me:
1. Tough isn't bad, tough is just tough. I repeat: tough isn't bad, though is just tough. Say it with me...
2. His grace is sufficient. Even when antibiotics aren't. Even when all I really want is a hug from my momma. His grace is enough.
3. Be brave. It's okay to step out in faith and then mess up. Nothing says (including my Creator) that I have to be perfect at this whole moving-to-a-new-state-getting-a-new-job-and-making-new-friends business. Whew. That's a relief. Because I don't have to be perfect means that I can be brave.
4. He does have a plan. It may not be my plan and it may not happen in my timing. But He does have a plan. I can trust that.
5. People are just people. Why did I think that people would be ogres in Tennessee? They're really no different than MO...other than the accents and extra-poofy hair. Oh, and the fried food! Do you know how difficult it was to find unbreaded ANYthing in the freezer section at the grocery store?! Yikes.
6. God is in control. He hasn't brought me here to fall on my face, and if He has, then it's going to be for His glory. But, really, what are the odds that He's really going to bring me to a point of total trust and then abandon me entirely? Yeah, not likely even in the least. He's too good for that.
And, so, there ya have it: a little bit of depth from this scattered brain/heart. Thanks for reading. Oh! And thanks for watching my vlog. :)
Be encouraged, friends.
