So the past week or so I've been feeling really empty inside. I've been feeling lonely, exhausted and bored with life. We've all been through stages like this- maybe it's situational, maybe it's the weather, who knows?
Sometimes we blame God. But putting blame on God doesn't make you feel any better. And God does not ever purposefully make us feel miserable. God has done such amazing things for us! Just take a look at yourself in the mirror! God created you to be a beautiful and unique human being! Look back at all of the times that you didn't think you'd make it through.You're still here! :)
Despite my negative feelings, I am very thankful for this week! I have a large cast of 20 registered for the musical I am directing this summer with my non-profit organization Shooting Starz Productions! The largest cast our organization has ever had was 14 and that was 3 years ago. I prayed for new kids and God gave me that gift. I am still amazed and feel sad when I get phone calls or emails and have to turn away other interested families because our cast is full.
Another amazing way God has worked in my life is by helping me bring MTV stars Catelynn and Tyler to St. Cloud State University campus. I am the Vice President of the pro-life group on our campus, SCSU for Life. I started working on bringing Catelynn and Tyler to campus in January as an event for SCSU for Life. Our event happened last night. It as a HUGE success. We had a full auditorium and the beautiful message of life and adoption was shared along with their personal stories. I loved getting to meet Catelynn and Tyler and find out what amazing individuals they are. Although they are famous from 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, they are normal people who are doing amazing things for teens all over the U.S. It was heartwarming to see how down to earth they are. So many pictures were posted after the event and so many students were touched by their story and were thankful that they got to come to our university. Their adoption counselor Dawn Baker, is a big inspiration to me. I am now going to look into adoption counseling as a future career.
When I woke up this morning , I realized I felt empty yet again. God has blessed my life over and over and yet I don't feel joyful or happy lately! I could wallow in self pity, or I could pray and continue on with my life. It can be difficult, but we have to remind ourselves that God is always with us!
We have all made it through many trials and we're still here! We can make it through even more by His grace!
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