goodness

My roommate and I spent a few hours “deep cleaning” our room today. It was abundantly satisfying to move furniture around, vacuum up dust bunnies, wipe down surfaces, re-arrange our spaces, and make everything feel fresh and clean. Washed sheets; old assignments and handouts from the semester thrown out; a clean floor floor (a big job on hands & knees, but so worth it!)….hmm, what a delightful feeling.

When I thoroughly clean a space, it reminds me of how the Holy Spirit comes into our lives and does a deep cleansing of our hearts & minds. And when He cleanses our interior lives, our exterior lives begin to reflect the purity of our hearts, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

I am now a mere two days away from heading home for the holidays. One more final. A sense of accomplishment, a peace of mind and heart settling in as I anticipate a brief season of rest, rich fellowship with my family, and showering love on them in any way I may while I am at home.
I am grateful… For the abundant and very undeserved grace that my heavenly Father has showered upon me; for the grace, love and support of my dear roommates & friends over the past few months; for success in my courses; for a cleanliness; and now for the joyous opportunity to spend time with my family.

God is good, in all circumstances and challenges. He is good in hard things and in easy things. He is good in stress and in reprieve. He is good when my mind is anxious and when it is at peace. He is good in heartache and healing.
God is good. All the time.

As for God, His way is perfect;
The word of the Lord is proven;
He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

~ 2 Samuel 22:31 ~