Listening to Christmas music, watching holiday movies, eating way too much food and staying up way too late with friends come to me this time as another reminder of how far away I am from home. My wonderful room-mate and friend is leaving for the UK, my sister is going home without me, and time goes on back in Seattle. There are moments when I find myself feeling so homesick, and wishing I could celebrate this wonderful time of the year with those who I love most.
But then again God has blessed me so much this year, and I can't help but think of all the things that He has blessed me with.
1. A wonderful friend for a room mate. I would not have met her any other way, but she has become a dear friend and even though I will miss her. God has allowed me to meet another sister in Christ and I have learned so much from her. She is a wonderful woman of God, and I am so thankful that God has put her into my life.
2. For the past few months I have been having back pains, sometimes to the point where I feel nauseous. However every morning I wake up and there isn't any pain I am reminded of what a blessing our health is.
3. Today I was feeling homesick, and when I came down to the office the secretary greeted me with a huge smile and said, "Meg, your box has arrived!" when I opened it I was reminded of all those who love and are supporting me back home! I am so thankful for all those who keep me in their prayers.
4. The friends here I have made. We have become family. I miss being part of a family, having a mom and dad to go to with whatever (and that are in the same time zone). But God has blessed me with some really great friends who look out for each other. We have gone on some crazy adventures.
Not sure if anyone reads these things, but I just wanted to write of the joy I am filled with, even when there doesn't seem to be a lot to be happy about. James 1:2-8 says, " consider it pure joy my dear brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking in anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord."
Lord thank you for the reminder that I am to come to you when times are good, and when they are hard. Help me never to doubt you. You are an awesome God and thankful for the reminder today to be thankful and filled with joy, even when I am not the "happiest" about my circumstances.
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