Calm before the Storm

Tomorrow is going to be a crazy day. First day of classes after a week long break. The cherry on top is my Arabic test that I've been studying for all day.

Before I head into more studying, I spent about ten minutes in quiet with God. And He never fails to bless me with peace. Today, I read from Psalm 36 and 37. Some verses that stood out to me at this point in time were:

"Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice is like the great deep. O Lord, you preserve both man and beast."

I like the way this verse describes God's love - how vast and how beautiful... hmm.
And, sometimes, we tend to forget that God is not only our God, but also nature's God. The animals have access to Him too. I can just imagine a squirrel praying - how cute. Or a hurting mother bird pining and praying for her children. Hmm.

"Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away."
This is my Father's world, and in the end, His plan will prevail. "Evil" gets to me, but I take hope in knowing that God is bigger than those situations and circumstances.

"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." - This really speaks to me because lately, and as always, I've learned to put God first. I fail most of the time, but when I actually do it, He is faithful to His promises. It makes me wonder why I don't trust more often. I guess I'm stubborn like that. I like to take things into my own hands. But I guess my life is not in my hands ultimately, but it's in God's will.

"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.." - I can just hear God saying, "Christina, my daughter, patience is what you need to work on, patience is a virtue. Wait for my directions, stop looking at the world's signs." Hmm.

Today was a beautiful day. The sun was out, the air crisp and chilly just right. I love the feeling of sunshine on my hair and face. It's like God's sending a kiss to me, and I feel so loved. I got back to Yale yesterday night and was so tired so I went to bed early. This morning, I finished my rough draft on my English essay at Starbucks in the company of a Caramel Brulee Latte. Thank you for those Starbucks giftcards. I think the two most wanted things on my Christmas list this year are iTunes and Starbucks giftcards. Haha :)

Then, I went to the Branford library to work on Arabic, and took a break after that to spend some time in the sun and write a letter. I feel so much better now. I'm content.

Then it was time for church. ECV always has good songs and messages. Today was a peaceful, slow day. And I loved it. Yale was so peaceful without all the students around. I'm glad I came back a little early.

Now, time to study Arabic! I can do this!

Lovelovelove! Chestnuts are a-roastin' I'm a-singin' Christmas carols <3

Before I forget, today, a thought crossed my mind that I might consider: a military doctor?