Leaning on the everlasting arms

Helloooo my dear friends and family,
We are starting the last parcial (or last quarter) this coming week - I don't know where the time has gone! The Lord is continuing to open my eyes, touch my heart, and grow me as I lean on Him during the last home stretch before school is out.

One major thing the Lord has been teaching me is leaning fully on His strength and not my own. It's easy to get burnt out in ministry, but the key is to be plugged into the vine, Jesus Christ, and to be filled up with His strength. We can't do anything on our own strength -"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) And I can feel the difference in my classroom when I am trying to juggle different situations and responsibilities in my own strength! It's when I'm relying on the Lord's strength that I can "run and not be weary." (Isaiah 40:31). Please pray that during the next two months I would be filled with Jesus' supernatural strength and finish strong.

Rest is also a necessary aspect of our walk with Jesus. Most of us would not put rest on the top of our list when we think of missions - but it is so crucial! The Lord has been showing me that rest and being in His presence, is vital to completing His call in our lives. I am reminded of the story of Martha and Mary, many times I find myself in the position of Martha. I love to serve and to help others - and there is a time and a place for that. However, the Lord has placed on my heart the beauty and the necessity of worshipping Him fully and being in His presence. When we are in the Lord's presence, He fills us up and renews us so that we can truly be His hands and His feet as we minister.

Lastly, trust has been on my heart the past few weeks and months as I pray about the future. I have no idea what I'm doing this summer or whether or not I'm coming back in the fall...I am waiting on the Lord right now and praying for Him to open and close doors. My faith is growing during this season of my life as I'm relying on Jesus like never before to provide direction and wisdom as I look to the future. I am thankful for the Lord's faithfulness and have been resting in His promises, knowing that "all things work together for good to those that love God and are called according to His purposes," (Romans 8:23) and that "The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me." (Psalm 138:8). Please pray for me to have wisdom as I rely on the Lord during this time of trusting and waiting. This song has been on my heart lately and reminds my heart to not be filled with stress or anxiety, but to keep my heart focused on the Lord:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaAMd5R8Jig
Praying the peace of Jesus fills you today and that He blesses you richly!

Sending all my love,
Beka