As I sit in the computer lab of the building I have spent my entire undergrad career in, I have mixed emotions. I'm thrilled that my senior thesis is finished... 22 hours before it's due!! (something that has NEVER happend). I'm exhausted because for the past 4 days I have slept during the day and been up all night, having seen the sunrise over Auburn three mornings in a row, and have sat in this same seat for the most current 21 hours. I'm sort of sad to leave behind this building, in all it's "ugly glory" and the memories that I have made. I'm beyond proud of myself, having produced the most impressive project in over 4 years of studio work. I'm humbled by the fact that God's goodness has been more evident in the past 4 months than it has ever been in my life... all due to the fact that my head is clear and I'm listening when He speaks. He has provided an abundance of patience and energy, something that can't come from a can, no matter what caffeine content!
It's almost an out of body experience when Christ reveals Himself to you, something He's done many, many times to me in the past 4 days. There have been times when almost an audible whisper has spoken, "My Bride, you are talented, you are beautiful, WE will get this done." Without Him, I wouldn't have made it. Without PERSPECTIVE on how important, yet how microscopic this project is in the grand scheme of eternity, I would have had many emotional meltdowns. Meltdowns are something I have been very accquainted with in the past... but not this time!! This go 'round I held my head high and pushed forward, knowing I had the greatest teammate in the universe on my side! And we won!!!! (22 hours early might I add!)
"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace." Psalm 29:11
xoxo, va
My BEAUTIFUL daughter,
ReplyDeleteI am in awe - of how you've developed as a complete woman in Christ, and the impact HE is having on your life at this time of tremendous change. What should, or would have been just in the recent past, a great opportunity for a meltdown, is a time of rejoicing in the strength the Lord has provided. I am so very proud to be your Dad, and myself in the joy that is in your life. I love you, and am praying for the Lord to provide the rest you need to get through these last days of your undergraduate career. I have no doubt that He will provide - I believe in HIM, and I believe in you.
And I can't wait to see you next week!
Love, Dad
Yes my precious daughter you are such a delight! To see you calling on the Lord & listening when He answers is such a beautiful thing! I am praying for you as you continue to process this change of seasons. Love you to much! Mom
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