My Life of Late

The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. (Psalm 16:6)

One year can change a person a lot. I admit that I anticipated this year being one of the worse years of my life for many reasons. But God in His faithfulness has once again shown me that His grace is always sufficient.

One major way that my life has changed is in family dynamics. Last June my Grandmother, who was living with my family at that time, went to be with her Savior. And this past August, my brother and sister went to college, leaving me a bit lonesome with just my parents and I. It was often difficult. I missed my grandmother, sister, and brother and there were times that the loneliness was especially potent. But I know very well that when I face difficulties (even minor ones) it brings me to a place where I must rely on God. The valley is indeed a place of vision. I have found that to be so true this year.

As a 15 year old, homeschooled sophomore my work load in school seemed to rise dramatically!But I've learned a lot and enjoyed all my subjects immensely, especially Spanish. And I can now happily recite to you some Bible verses in Spanish. I'll share one: Cristo Jesus vino al mundo para salvar a los pecadores. (Primero Timoteo 1:15)

This summer I will be going to a few camps, visiting some old friends, reading good books, helping at my church's kids' arts camp, continue doing ballet/pointe/worship dance, spending time with my brother and sister, and tutoring my neighbors.

A few of my new favorites: (1) Book: Shopping For Time by the GirlTalkers, (2) Song: "The Glory of It All" by David Crowder Band, and (3) photography! And a few of my old favorites that are still the same: (1) School Subject: English, (2) Bible Verse: II Corinthians 12:9-10, and (3) dancing!

I've learned a lot of lessons this past year: lessons in contentment, consistently preaching the Gospel to myself, teamwork and prayer along with a gazillion history facts, Algebra formulas and Spanish verbs. I have had fun times with my friends, exciting travels, numerous average days of school and chores, and small trials that stretched me. But one thing I know: no matter how much I change and my life changes, God remains the same (Psalm 102:27). His Gospel will always be true and his faithfulness to me will last forever. In this I find contentment; in this I can boast. The boundary lines for me have certainly fallen in pleasant places, for God's hand has placed every one of the lines.

Anticipating another year of God's sufficient grace,
Jessina