God, you are ...

"God, you are the one who created me. You are the one who knows my fears, worries, questions, hopes, dreams and desires. You are the one who knows my thoughts better than I do. You are the one who is in control. You are the one at work in me and the rest of the world. You are the one guiding me through life. You are the one who provides for any and all needs. You are the one who works and moves at just the right time. You are the one who listens and hears the one who cries out to you. You are the one who is writing my story. You are the one who gives and takes life. You are the one who gives gifts of peace and gifts of judgment. You are the one who will be around when everyone else turns away. You are the one who is always contsant in the midst of so much change. You are the one who speaks in the wind and moves in the wave. You are the one who shows true love. You are the one who lifts the hurting up to a place of rejoicing. You are the one who heals broken hearts. And you are the one who will be praised by all."

Normally, I won't share my thoughts from my prayer journal. But the above section was something that I wanted to share. I am not sure why. But I guess it's simply because it says exactly what I believe and where I am at in regards to my relationship with God. Last semester had been a rough semester, and my faith definitely took a beating. There were many days when I felt as if my faith was in acoma and completely numb. But as a new year has begun and a new semester is on its way, I am being reminded yet again of just how human I am and just how big and mysterious God is. And that has brought me a lot of comfort over the last month that I have been away from school. It has given me the courage I need to take on another semester and to take on whatever may come my way this year, whether good or bad. I can't lie... I strongly believe that this is going to be a good year. A year like none other in my past. A year that brings a great deal of love and triumph, while at the same time some times of hardship and tears. But it's life and I am once again reminded that no matter, I have the strength of the one true God, Yahweh, on my side and will be able to take on anything. It's gonna be a great year. I just know it. <3