no need for panic. no need for stress.

in the time since my last post, i've taken the opportunity to reflect on what was going on in my head and in my heart.  i can't say i've had any life-changing, ground-shaking revelations, but i can say this:  i am so glad to have a little less stress in my life right now.

both of the plays i was in are now finished with their runs, and i have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks that is not stressful at all!  i took some sound advice from a good friend, who suggested that no one really likes to take the time out everyday to pray--but it needs to be done anyway.  and God will honor you for taking that time to spend with Him, even if everyday is not sunshine and roses.

i think i also figured something out about my devotional times.  i don't do well with them when i do them at night.  when i do them at night, the prayer time mostly turns into a guilt-fest of confessing all the things i'd done wrong that day and sins i'd done.  that's no way to have a relationship.  instead, i've started reading and praying the first thing in the morning--before i even stand up from my bed.  this feels a lot more natural for me.

God is good.  i am really excited now about being a youth sponsor.  i have been assigned 5 high school guys with whom to connect and build relationships.  and i really am starting to connect with them!  it's awesome what God can do through simple relationships like these.  i can tell already that there are great things in store in regards to these guys.

i need to sleep.  i finally am done with these shows, and my built-up stress is starting to melt away already.  God, thank you for this day.