A Change for the Better

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

        Isaiah 26:3 NIV

God's word is so vital for us everyday, yet I treat it like its another thing I have to "do" on my ginormous list of day to day busyness. I just cannot understand why I have to keep reminding myself of this fact. Each time I study the Bible and trying to deeply understand His words for me, I am so richly blessed and somehow it changes me. It changes me from the Brittany I don't always like to someone I can be proud of. It makes me want better things for my life and for my family. It gives me strength to start my day, and get through it with a loving attitude. It makes me want to pray for others, to care for others, and stop thinking of my needs. If that is how it makes me feel then why do I constantly need a reminder to spend time with God? It reminds me of the verse Paul wrote in Romans, " For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." God, help me to think of you as I think of food and water. Not just an afterthought, but a necessity. Feed my soul and help me change into the person you want me to be. I want to seek you like I would seek out water in a desert. You are the only thing that can quench my thirst. Keep me from trying to fill myself with things that won't satisfy. Help me slow down and hear Your voice.

Update

Back after a summer of rest and relaxation...not! I hiked 74 miles of the AT and then painted the house. Oh, and helped Robin paint hers too. Now I am back at school with 22 students. That was my quick update. More to come soon! I will add pics of my wonderful trip and stories as well.
Britt