not wishes, faith

It's frustrating some times to be in a world that doesn't know Him or honor Him. It makes me so sad and confused at the same time. And it's hard to keep focus on the things that matter. It's hard when people you love are sinking and all you can do for them is pray. It's hard but He is always faithful. He's my closest friend.
Everyone is trying to fill themselves up. I'm always trying to fill myself up. Sometimes I forget that only One can fill me and satisfy my heart.

When I was younger, I used to think: if I could have three wishes right now, what would they be?
But wishes aren't real, they're just dreams.
It's not wishes I need, but faith.

don't lose heart

You will come back.
You will be stronger.
<3

narrow

When He says narrow is the road, narrow is the road.
It's all around and everywhere, everywhere.
And it's everyone, everyone.
Sometimes i feel alone and i don't understand.
But i remember this...
I'm not alone. And deep down, I know it's the right thing.

"When you read that I am dead, don't believe it. I will be more alive than ever before."
-- Dwight L. Moody

"Though He slay me, yet still will I love Him."

Your love is a light

So Valentine's Day is coming up. And I just had my first day of clinical today. Both good reasons to talk about love. I'm realizing that love isn't what society makes of it - some idealistic, sugary feeling that has no depth. Love isn't about giving paper valentines (although you can show love by doing that), it's not about a holiday, and it's not about red hearts and chocolate. Love is a way of life - it's a tangible action that should permeate every aspect of our day. We should love because He's love and He loves us - a love that's a light driving away fear. Love is being there for those who can't help themselves. I really need to keep that love in my heart when I see those patients and have to do things for them that maybe aren't so pleasant. But really, life's not about a sugar-coated Fourth of July experience. It's about genuinely loving - through loving others loving Him. And sometimes it's not always easy or pleasant. But what I have to remember is this:

"Religion that our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress." -- James 1:27

live, laugh, love,
forgive and forget.
life's too short to live with regrets.