counting my blessings :)

rather than complaining about what i don't have, i have been really convicted lately to count all the many many blessings God has put in my life

- family who is so supportive of my spiritual walk and every decision i make in life, who always encourage me to do my best
- GCC, a campus church where i can be comforted but challenged
- brothers and sisters in Christ who run alongside me, encourage me to get up when i fall, help me walk when i'm too weary to do go it alone
- family group members really growing deep in their walks and learning faithfulness
- complete openness and vulnerability in M&Ms discipleship group
- GCC band where i see so many faithful hearts wanting to serve God unreservedly, blesses me so much
- His miraculous provision of time when it feels like i've spent too much time serving
- meetups & morning prayers & devotions that come at just the right time to encourage me when my faith is flagging
- His Word that is so unfailing, His promises that are everlasting

"I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving." - Psalm 69:30

identity crisis

i was talking to another sister the other day about how it's difficult not to let our identity be confused with our calling, and it's funny because i don't think that comment had much effect on her but it struck me really hard even as i was saying it.

who i am is not defined by what others say.
who i am is not defined by my role in whatever ministry i'm serving in.
who i am is not even defined by who i think i am.

my identity is in Christ, as a beloved child of God.