Leaning....

Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love,
but a faithful man who can find?
Proverbs 20:6

The semester has begun!! And it seems I am busier than ever these days. Over the past few years, I have gotten so used to a full-time job, full-time school, a part-time job, serving the youth at church, making time for friends, AU football and whatever else is thrown my way. I can juggle all of that so well because I have done it for so long. I guess you could say that I've "mastered" the art of being busy. Well, this year, just for kicks and giggles and to spice things up, I have thrown a new, and refreshingly delightful, piece into the puzzle of my life. His name is Matt. He is worth my time, what little time he gets with both of our schedules being crazy and all. (ha) I like him. He likes (puts up with) me. I think we both like that. He keeps me sane. He helps me realize how little I love Jesus and makes me want to love Him more! (that's my favorite part!) Basically, he's great! I am blessed to have him in my life, though I took his friendship so for granted the past 4 years. God is gracious to change hearts.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

All that said, I AM BUSY! I stay tired most of the time. When I am not on the clock at work, at either job, I am either in class, at church, with Matt, with friends, or studying. Oh yeah, some days I get lucky enough to catch a shower and a few hours of sleep, but that is rare! (Praise the LORD for the recent rain - ha!) So I was listening to one of Ella's cds in the car the other day and came across a song that I love and have just so forgotten about for years! It made me think. Especially in these days that I am tired and running on empty. And in the days that I worry about a test, a bill, or getting anything other than work, work, school, church, boyfriend, and friends done (i.e. cleaning my apt), I have stopped over the last few days and sang this refreshing prayer of thanksgiving to my Rock, the one who has Everlasting Arms to uphold me on my weary days, and to catch me on the days that I forget how much I really do need Him and the support of His mighty and righteous right hand. Thank you Lord for your sustaining power on the long days and your grace on the days I have the energy to go all night! God has never not been good....

What a fellowship, what a joy divine
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.

What have I to dread? What have I to fear?
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
I have blessed peace, with my LORD so near
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.