Hello July!!
It’s hard to believe that it’s already halfway through the summer. In May, I would’ve told you that I would be working out consistently and doing a devo every day by now. But so far, I haven’t fully “gotten my life together.” Sometimes, when I make goals for myself (like the ones I made for this summer), I get so caught up in changing everything to be perfect overnight or over the course of a week. But goals are about taking little steps of progress. So remind yourself that this life is a journey, an adventure!! Sure, I had way too many cookies and sweets during VBS week, but I got to dance with kids and spend time with my best friends all week. I might not have been as consistent in my devotional schedule as I would’ve wanted, but each new day brings something that I can walk through with God. He shows up in the everyday moments. He speaks through my mom’s kind voice in emotional times. He speaks through me to help others, and through others, He helps me. His joy is evident in laughter, silliness, and fun times with family and friends. His love overflows through the hearts and smiles and crazy fun of children at VBS. Through His Spirit, He enables us to keep going and grow with Him in all situations. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we can come to Him anytime of any day at any moment: because He loves us always and wants us to live the best life possible with Him. As the kids at VBS learned this past week, we can “live fully alive” with God! {John 10:10} So take hold of the full life in front of you, whatever today may hold. Remember, through all of the craziness, that nothing compares to just being with God. Walk in His Spirit, trust His plan, let His teachings sink in deeply. Welcome life with open arms; finding joy in the ordinary, loving others outrageously, growing deeper as a person every day, and shining a light even brighter than the sun.
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AuthorHi! My name is Rachel Schoeff, and I'm a college student in Cleveland, Ohio. With this blog, I aspire to share a little bit of what God is doing in my life, and use that to inspire others. We're all messy people, and we're never going to be perfect, but I hope that, together, we can all learn to embrace being "perfectly in progress." Archives
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