Dark, Light

First, I need to say how happy I am sitting in my backyard in the 75-degree weather, working on my capstone. Well, right now, I'm writing this blog post. Whatever.

Last night, I couldn't fall asleep for several hours. After 1am, when sleep isn't coming, all of my worries and problems become more than I can bare. My battle with anxiety definitely doesn't help. In those dark hours, I begin to doubt everything I know to be true in the light. I try to comfort myself by reading my favorite Bible passages, by praying for other people, and sometimes for myself. But in those hours, I can't escape whatever it is that weighs heavy on my chest. I can't escape the doubt. But morning never fails to bring the light and my fears and doubts are lifted. God is faithful.

Can anyone else relate?

James 3:1

"Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment."-James 3:1

this scares me! i suppose a degree of fear is appropriate.

at the same time, i'm so honored that God would have me be a teacher. and i know that he will provide the strength and wisdom to do it.

he's always been faithful to me.