in order to focus on more substantial things.

Not saying that Tumblr is a waste of time (it can be, if you let it). I have just adopted certain things into my life lately that each require some relinquishing of former luxuries. One of these things is Tumblr.

If you must know, I have been treading on twenty units this semester while hanging on to my green Starbucks apron. The Lord put it on my heart to start a girls Bible study group. My mom is temporarily in the Philippines for business, so I am currently the lady of the house with a dad and brother to help out. All of this, and I am still so surprised I’m still afloat.

Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. […] God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
- Psalm 46:2-3,5

You’re right.

Nevertheless, I miss quietness. You know, those moments when you find a nice chair anywhere, whether it be a coffee shop or your room (or a tree), and marry yourself to a book or a blank moleskin. Throw in a mix tape intended for nice-chair moments like that. I’m finding very quickly that I’ve taken those moments for granted. I can’t even remember the last time I made a mix tape. I have been in a constant state of going that I don’t think I’ve been still in quite some time.

Still.

Be still, and know that I am God.
- Psalm 46:10 

Oh, yeah.

It’s weird how much peace I have been given. As each day seems to force me to stretch and bend, I find myself becoming more flexible to circumstances. It is almost like I have consistently been under pressure that stress is no longer stress but instead a well-acquainted norm. As the Lord has graciously kept me sane and kept me from going cross-eyed from all my peripheral responsibilities, He has been reminding me to set my eyes on Jesus. He is the Author and Finisher of my faith. The more I set my sights on Him, every obstacle becomes an opportunity to strengthen my stride and refine my focus.

You said that You will be in my midst,
That I will not be moved,
That You will help me.

*shods feet with the Gospel of peace*