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A new school year is about to begin! You have an opportunity to shape this year to be all that you would like it to be. My question to you is… What are your expectations for this upcoming school year? God’s word instructs, |
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“…Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.” (Phil. 4:8) You have the chance to position yourself for a year filled with success in every aspect. Are you shaping your perspective about this new school year based on God’s instructions? Are your thoughts positive? Is your focus filled with expectancy for all this year may hold for you? Be encouraged to ‘expect’ to discover many of God’s blessings for you this school year. Be expecting to find great friendships, good relationships with your teachers, and exciting discoveries in your studies and activities. Begin to ask God now to direct your steps and prepare the way for you. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path.” (Prv 3:5-6) God loves you and cares about every aspect of your life, even school! “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isa 41:10) Be expecting to find hidden treasures throughout the school year! |
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I look forward to the new school year with great expectation of doing nothing than my best. I use the key verse that you quoted as it is one of my favorites. I tells me in simple terms,”Hassan Fill your mind with good thing and gives the the positive nature I need to exudes in all the situatuions of life. I am mindful that the television, cell hone and music can be detractor to me but I must be focused as i realize my goal for this new school year.
have a blessed day and live in great anticipation that all things are possible to him who believes.
This has come at an interesting time in my life. I’m going into high school online. There is a new baby on the way any day now in my family. The older I get the more I realize that I don’t understand anything. Love, faith, trust, God. One verse I found recently has pierced my heart and comforted me greatly. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think towards you” says the lord. “Thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” I have a habit of simply doing nothing. I don’t mean trusting God but instead not caring or intentionally not thinking about it. Particularly things that could hurt me or things that I don’t know what to do with such as the future or even relationships. When I don’t have a clear action I don’t do anything. This has reminded that even if I don’t physically do anything I need to pray and praise. That I can prepare spiritually instead of having control. Thank you Lucy.
You know, this really gets me thinking! Thank you VERY much for these girl talk posts. Please do more!
xoxo anahi
hey breanna,
just wanted to let you know i could really relate to your post….and it helps to know i’m not alone, because often times i get very confused also, and i slip into a “whatever” attitude. it is so hard sometimes. and i think, the harder you try to praise God or talk to Him or do the right things, the harder it is to do them…if you don’t do them often enough. does that make sense? i guess its because it’s not as simple to resist this world. the more i grow i understand how things work, but i also realize i’m blown away by what God is doing in my life…and i don’t know how to grasp it completely. but when i do earnestly pray and seek Him, those are the times i feel like it’s ok….because i can trust in Someone who is bigger than me.
Emma, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences with all of us. Keep your focus on God! Blessings! Lucy Ann