Finding rest.

Being the somewhat perfectionist/performance-driven/approval-seeking/anxious/people-pleaser that I am....these past few days have been a little tough. For some reason, almost every Monday I have anxiety about teaching. I feel like my classroom management has basically been non-existant these past few days, and receiving the news that I am actually going to Dordt this summer has hit me too. Adding to the excitement of it all, I will be moving out of my house this summer. To where? Not sure. With whom? Not totally sure. For sure Rosalee, a current roommate, but that's all I know right now. So, as it is Thursday night, I decided NOT to watch The Office, but to just spend some time writing, praying, listening, and most importantly, resting in God. In the midst of it all, this week I was reminded often of Psalm 62,

"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken...My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge."

...and also of these song lyrics,

"Wonderful, Merciful, Savior. Precious Redeemer and Friend. Who would've thought that a lamb could rescue the souls of men? Counselor, Comforter, Keeper. Spirit we long to embrace. You offer hope when our hearts have hopelessly lost our way. Almighty, infinite Father, faithfully loving Your own. Here in our weakness You find us, falling before Your throne. You are the One that we praise. You are the One we adore. You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for."

"One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: that You, O God, are strong, and that You, O Lord, are loving." - Psalm 62:11

Lastly, this post has brought me MUCH joy this week.

God is good. All the time.