I never came to college away from home with the intent that it would lead to all the situations I've landed myself in. Holding back the hair of girls to intoxicated to stand, well it can really put compassion behind being different from the rest. I even sat down in the union the other day with a girl from my sorority who I've gotten fairly close to over the course of greek life. We've both had our ups and downs, where she was even there for me when I felt like I was slipping. I had a reality check about a month ago, since then I've been trying to be more personally spiritual (even though it's not always easy to find). I was talking about finding a new church here in Fayetteville and all the positives I've found that I never really knew were there..and let's just say I didn't get the reaction I was expecting.
People so often expect extremes in faith to be "too standard" when in fact that grey area A LOT of people live by isn't what God expects from us. To be drunk and lost on a friday and hypocritical on a sunday was never what He meant for us. My heart hurts when I think of friends who get that concept and have said that they'd rather have fun in college then they'll think about God after. What makes that even make sense. This could just be me ranting on the abundance of stress and little sleep.
God teaches patience in all circumstances. We just have to be still and listen.
If we know it's a sin, just think of what it feels like to Him to see us straying again.
Love constantly, even if it isn't what YOU want...It's what HE wants, that's why it's the greatest commandment.
"being confident of this that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:6
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
for my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30
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