I have recently become super overwhelmed with all of the planning/decision-making/figuring-out-my-life ordeals of my post-grad life. So in effort to relax and de-stress (or in the words of Amanda Seyfried, simply become whelmed) I have enjoyed the following activities. I would recommend them all :)
-Following food/baking blogs and trying new recipes (Cake Pops=amazing)--my sweet tooth and roommate are happy.
-Watching TLC. Favorites include, but are not limited to: DC Cupcakes, Cake Boss, and Say Yes to the Dress) Also am a fan of Coming Home and Secret Millionaire:)
- Going through my closet and donating clothes! What a great way to give back and simplify=)
- Two words: Laughing Yoga. Take a friend, it's totally awkward, and not surprisingly, extremely funny.
- Running: Normally I hate running, or exercising in general, but have found it to be the perfect time to pray--which brings me to my final de-stressing activity.
The whole waiting game of trying to see what job God is leading me to has been much too consuming. During times of prayer, He has constantly been reminding me that He has my life in His hands and will bring me to the right job at the right time, requiring me only to trust and have faith in Him. And while at times it seems frustrating, I know God is developing the fruits of patience and faith within me. The following verses have been especially helpful and great reminders to me:
"A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" Proverbs 16:9
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will direct your paths" Proverbs 3:5
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye" Psalm 32:8
However, this final verse is my current favorite =) .....
"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your ways to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass...REST IN THE LORD, and wait patiently for Him. " Psalm 37:4,7
Since graduation, I feel like I have been running around trying to find my place in this world, and instead have found myself exhausted and without direction. So the number one activity on my list of de-stressing activities: Resting in the Lord and waiting patiently for Him.
I'm excited.
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