Hey everyone!
Today marks the 5th week I have been away from home. That is so crazy to me! 5 weeks without going home or seeing my family or my DOG! But only 16 more days until I get to come home! I cannot wait!
So yesterday I was walking home from church and I passed "Crunch Gym" which is right beside my church on 83rd Street. My friend pointed out a sign on the door that said "currently hiring personal trainers". So I went inside not really thinking I would apply but just to find out a little bit more information. I got the email of the personal trainer manager and how to apply online. So today in between classes I made my job resume and applied online and emailed the guy. He emailed back within a few hours asking my availability and how many hours I was looking for. I don't really think I will get the job but it sure would be nice to have a nice part time job! So we'll see how this works out!
I am starting to get a little more used to the city. I was able to walk up the Hudson the other night with some friends and it was so fun and relaxing. There are great walkways and parks going the entire way up the river. I am really getting to know my way around the city. My friends call me when they need help with directions. Haha.
Also, yesterday I was fortunate enough to hear Tim Keller preach at my church. He is amazing. If you haven't heard of him, google him. He's a brilliant man. Such a blessing to hear his message. I love going to church every week.... I have to remind myself everyday that I wouldn't be here without God. He gives me strength in everything I do. It is also so comforting to know that I am never alone! I ask God to take me by the hand with his arm around my shoulder and his hand over my mouth every morning as I start my day. Because in this business, I could do and say whatever I wanted and no one would think twice about it. It would be so easy for me to turn against my religion and my beliefs and my faith in God. But I am WAY too stubborn to do that. Even though I am living my dream in NYC performing and trying to make it big, my priorities don't start there. My faith and family come first. If I ever thought either of those were in jeopardy, I would give this life up so fast. I'm trying to keep a good head on my shoulders and keep my feet on the ground in all the insanity of school and the craziness of the city. It is hard to find stillness here to focus on God. And like always, God is brilliant and while I was typing this, the song "None But Jesus" started playing. The lyrics say:
"In the quiet, in the stillness I know that you are God. In the secret of your presence I know there I am restored. When you call, I won't refuse. Each new day again I'll choose. There is no one for me. None but Jesus. Crucified to set me free. Now I live to bring him praise. In the chaos, in confusion I know you're sovereign still. In the moment of my weakness you give me grace to do your will. All my delight is in you Lord. All of my hope, all of my strength. Forevermore."
My favorite line is the part about the chaos and moments of weakness. He is our strength in every moment. I often think about the people around me at school and when I'm walking around the city, what would it be like to live in this big city all alone and not have Christ with me all the time? I would feel so empty. I know that no matter what ever happens to me, God has a plan. A plan that is far greater than anything I could ever imagine. And yet again, a fitting song is playing. "Your Grace is Enough". What a great lyric. His grace is enough. It is enough to fulfill any need, hurt, emptiness in me. In all of us. I just can't imagine being here and not having my faith to carry me through it all.
Alrighty.... I'm tired and I'm going to bed for the night!
Thanks!
Molly
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