Restoration

   Today I am a bit tired. The stresses of the week seem a little overwhelming with mid-term exams and essays to complete. However, spring break starts tomorrow for me so that is exciting. I am really looking forward to some quality time with my family and friends. As I have mentioned before, I am realizing the importance of having strong relationships with the people in my life. God has been showing me that these relationships are gifts from Him and that I can learn a lot from the people that He has placed in my life.
   God is constantly reminding me that He is my Restorer. He knew that we would become tired and weary easily under life's circumstances. This life presents a lot of different situations and decisions to us, but God asks us to look to Him in the midst of all these different distractions calling our names. He will give us direction. He will restore our strength and motivation. There are many times that I desire to do so many different things, but physically and emotionally do not have the strength. I rest in God's promise that He will give me the energy and perseverance that I need for each day. 
   Another struggle I have is worrying about the future. Instead of taking each day one at a time, I find myself being distracted and worried about days to come. I worry about different outcomes of situations. I want to know results and I get nervous waiting. God has shown me the importance of patience as I have faced this struggle. He has restored this quality in me. He has shown me the importance of waiting for His timing in every situation. Each day has enough for me to focus on and God reminds me that He wants me to approach each day fully. He promises each of us the strength and courage for this day and all that it holds.

   With all our worries and distractions, it is sometimes very difficult to hear God's voice. I am going to be learning my whole life how to slow down and be still before God. He promises to be with me every step of this journey and to reveal Himself more and more each day. As we come to Him with our troubles, He will restore our souls. We can rest in peace that our Heavenly Father is looking after us. This is such a simple, but reassuring reminder. We never have any need to be afraid because our God is with us always. We can face each day confident in who God made us to be and in the fact that, in Him, we are restored with a significant purpose in this world.