First week of sophomore year!

It's finally FriYAY! This week has been busy, but also exciting as I was able to jump into the new role of being an RA in Foster Hall.  A couple days ago, Kam (another RA) and I put on an ice cream social program that allowed people to have a "sweet" time eating ice cream and meeting people.  

I also taught my first two spin classes of the year! Both were completely packed and it was really cool to see how hard work and advertising can really bring people to class!  On my Wednesday class, I talked about gratitude in one of my songs, and how gratitude can only be experienced when you realize what you have is enough.  I think this is so important.  This allows gratitude to make sense of the past, focus on the present, and give us a vision for the future.  Instead of trying to constantly do everything, gratitude allows us to live in the present, something I struggle with.  

When I reflect on this week so far, I can list out many things, starting with God being faithful in his Word when He says that He doesn't give anything we can't handle, but moreover, that we are never alone in our sufferings.  
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I'm reading through 1 Peter right now and in 4:19 Peter writes,

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let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful creator while doing good"

This verse explains that we are going to suffer in this world, but that when we do, we must cling to God who is almighty.  When I think about it alot, it would be foolish not to.  Why go through something alone when you have someone telling you that He wants to do it with you?

This week has been BUSY! But every moment of it has been so wonderful and I am filled with appreciation for those who cared for me this week (Foster Family and best friends), those who made me laugh this week (residents), and those who I finally got to see once again (education friends)!  Although I have been struggling a little bit with my faith, I am clinging to the Lord and setting my intention on him.  It can be so easy to forget why we are here on this earth; moreover we simply know, but don't realign our values and time with what we are living for-Him.  

I pray that this year would be full of growth; in my life, cycling career, education, faith, and relationships. I can't wait :)