Lessons Being Learned

If you know me at all, then you know that I don't slow down. Literally. Ever.
I'm pretty sure that resting and relaxing is one of those things that I just don't like doing. Well, that's not true. I really do like relaxing. I love lazy days, cause I don't have many of them. But more than those lazy days, I love meeting with my students. I love hanging out with my friends. Basically, I just love people. It's not of my own accord, it is all Jesus. Even still, I know that God has given me a heart for people.

I've been here in Northern Ireland since Friday. It's Tuesday now. I've lost track of the days so many times. Granted, I'm trying to get used to another time zone. I don't think I've gotten over the jet lag yet. I'll get there eventually.

I don't think I'm busy just for being the sake of busy. I feel like I'm busy because I'm doing things that I know I'm supposed to be doing for the Kingdom. It's Kingdom work. Maybe you think that is an excuse. Honestly, it doesn't really matter. I know what I do, and I try to remember to take breaks. I have great friends, family and a lovely mentor to remind me to take those lazy days I need.

This month is different.
This month, I'm away from almost everything that I know.
This month, I'm in a new place. With new people. And new rules.
This month, I am able to take time to rest. I'm able to relax. I'm able to have deep conversation and love on people.
This month...I'm learning how to live in a way that is different than I have lived.
God is showing up.
He is teaching me things that I wouldn't have been able to learn as well at home.
God is so majestic and all knowing.
The way he loves us is truly inspiring.
The way he sent his Son to the earth to die for our sins.
Our God is AWESOME.