When it rains, it pours

When I was growing up, my mom would tell me, "when it rains, it pours." It took me many years to understand the true meaning behind these words. But I believe she is absolutely correct.

I am thinking about recently, when I have just found out about a couple of awards I have been given. I have not won a single award all year, and in the past week, I have won 3. It is just interesting how God will do that to us. Maybe it's more of a wake-up call to tell us to keep pressing forward, because it will pay off. :)

Another, more unfortunate example, is that of bad things in life. I think about just a week ago, when I simply had no time to get anything done. Seeing Matt went from an occurrence that happened every other day into a special privilege. I didn't have time to even think last week. My days started at 8am and ended at 11pm, without even accounting for the many hours I stayed up doing homework. It was a rough week. 

Fortunately, by God's grace, I got through it just fine, just like always. Isn't it crazy how we constantly worry about things in our lives, then we realize worry isn't worth the worry (haha). God always takes care of it in the end. I would say the biggest thing I struggle with in my walk with God is the willingness to give up control and letting Him take care of it. 

I have thought about this more in depth as my relationship with Matt becomes more serious. God-willing, if we do end up getting married, that will make me a pastor's wife. I need to make sure I am progressing everyday toward a Godly woman that others can seek for advice and encouragement. Thinking about this possible future is humbling. I can say I am not ready for a role like that. I honestly don't think I'll ever be ready for a role like that. 

I would challenge all women to think about what kind of wife, mother, and professional they would like to be one day. It is amazing to see what your aspirations are and where you currently stand. If you are anything like me, you may find out you far from where you would like to be. If that thought alone isn't encouraging, I don't know what is! 

Bringing it back to the beginning, yesterday is was raining pretty decently. Lately, it has either been pouring outside or not even a hint of a dark cloud in the sky. Even the weather proving this phrase correct. How funny is that?