Praise God for He answers our desperate calls for help and transforms us from the inside out!

I had such a wonderful day... I don't know if any of you were reading my blogs last term (fall 2003 - you can find them on my website), but a common topic of stress in my life was my Analytical chemistry lab. Well, this term is even worse because it's 6 hours long instead of three and there's like 16 experiments to do instead of 6, and it's my sixth course, instead of being part of one of my lectures. I was truly dreading it. But God changed all that! I prayed for a more positive outlook on my lab and that I would stay focused and within God's presence. The lab went so well that me and a friend were the fastest ones! That may sound like a very trivial thing to blog about, but when it comes to lab work, I have never once in my life been fast at all... in fact, I'm quite the opposite... very slow. I looked at my lab just as if I was going to work. It's also much better because I am with more of my friends (Yay, Ken, and Jeanne). Their support, even though they may not know it, means so much to me. I really admire Jeanne for her efficiency in the lab. It really pushed me to stay focused working beside her because she almost set a pace for me to follow. Of course, I do realize that hopefully one day I will be able to self-start and get up and going on my own, but for now, when Jesus knows I need motivation the most, He's given me such a blessing to be working with my friends.

I feel wonderful right now... I've never felt like this about a lab before. Of course, I know that trials will come. I pray that when they do, I will still hold true to my faith and persevere in rejoicing in the Lord in all circumstances. For true joy comes from Him alone... whether you're on a high or a low.

I hope that school/work/life is going well for you guys. May you learn to rejoice in all situations, and seek after Jesus' presence all the days of your lives. Blessings!