*I just want to take a moment to recognize and pray over everyone who is suffering with loss, sickness, or depression. GOD IS WITH YOU and is covering you. John 14:1-4*
This past week was a tough one all around. I never thought that I would get jaded seeing death tolls increase everyday. Worrying about getting deathly ill and how I would pay for medical bills while picking up essentials at the store has become my 'new normal'.
In my prayer time with God I just started to cry. I craved peace so desperately. My Father told me it's time to make peace.
My sister was gracious enough to pull together a trip to Sedona. We took a short hike and drove back home. Despite the length of the trip, I felt so surrounded by God's peace and grace which drove me to make peace with 3 things in my life.
1. My Body
I still struggle with being ashamed of my weight gain over the past few years and have had an an ax to grind whenever I look in the mirror.
Now, more than ever, my health has become one of my most prized possessions. I've made peace with how my body looks and I am so grateful for how it is functioning!
2. My Career
Being a 2019 graduate I hit the ground running! I had my a 5 year plan and was knocking on every door for an opportunity. This was my chance to finally move out of my mom's house and prove to everyone what a girl boss I am!
A month before a potential internship 'COVID-19' shut everything down. And I mean the entire hospitality industry is on hold. As much as I try to network or resume build, my career is at a standstill.
I've made peace with the stand still. Every moment doesn't have to be productive. Rest is a gift.
3. My Future
Back to my 5 year plan....it's not looking too good. This one was the hardest. We are frail humans who cling to certainty. I was grasping for some sort of stability for my future. Is marriage still in the works, a new house, maybe even a new car??? Will I even make it 25..
Only God knows... and I've made peace with that.
Each day I've leaned more and more into Jeremiah 29:11-14. God has good plans for us, despite what it might look like. Learn to rest and walk with Christ each day and you'll find peace in every situation.
What are you making peace with this season?
xo,
Chi
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