On The "Circles" of Life and Unclogging Drains

Ever feel like you are running in circles? Exerting much energy but getting absolutely nowhere? Maybe I'm the only one. Recently, I have felt as if I'm running, but I haven't even been making it around a circle-I'm still in the same spot as last week! Wears you out.

One of Those Weeks

I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once. Between school, work, dorm responsibilities, the everyday stuff can be so overwhelming sometimes. Not to mention all the people that want your full attention at any and every given moment. Oh, plus church involvement and ministry which can include anything from counseling in the wee hours of the morning, to unclogging disgusting bathroom sinks.

Things can start to wear on you, and then little things start to eat at you. Like never having enough hot water, or the wireless Internet going down again, or not knowing if what you just ate was chicken, beef, tofu, or all of the above (ahh, cafeteria food). I have to admit, with all this and more, I find it hard to think clearly, especially about being "spiritual".

When life clutters your way with junk, how do you get anywhere?

Life Unclogged

This past week, I have gotten frustrated, discouraged, tired, even angry. Every morning at about 9:00 God and I discuss the fairness of a cold shower, and I wish I could say I was overflowing with thankfulness for running water, but I can guarantee you that's not usually the tone of our conversation.

Sometimes life happens. We get tired, become drained, and want to throw in the towel. but what I love (yes, really! "love") about these moments is that when all you can do is collapse into a chair, throw your hands up and say, "God, it's all you, cuz I've got nothin left!", you get that feeling, that peace and rest that only comes from God.

A Much-Needed Reminder

It is in those insane moments you remember that God is with you always (even when you're busy), and that He is there to give you rest when you're weary, strength when you're drained, and encouragement when you want to quit. It's in those times He reminds you that He is still God. These are the things we need to remember when life becomes overwhelming. God goes through every moment with us-the highs and the lows. He laughs when we do; when we cry, He cries harder. Simple? Yes. Amazing? Always.