Busy, Busy, Busy...

So, wow...the past couple of weeks have just flown by. School started and so my life has felt kinda rushed ever since. Anyway, in the weeks that have gone by, a lot of important things have happened, not all of them good. First of all, I am doing much better with homework this year than I have in previous years. Second, I'm not doing so well with tests and quizzes. It's kind of a trade-off and I'm not sure if it's better yet...guess I just have to stick with it.

A lot of stuff has been going on at home as well that's not exactly happy. A lot of stuff has been coming at me lately. Difficulties at school, with friends, at home, and just in general. However, I've learned something from these trials. God uses all of these things to bring me closer to Him. I'm afraid that for the most part, I have failed these tests. But never once has God drawn back. He has stayed with me, offering the choice to follow Him or to walk on my own. I am claiming the power of God, that I will be able to overcome these temptations that the devil has given me.

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

~Psalms 23

God bless,

~Rachel <3