Take My Life and Let it be Yours!

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." 

Matthew 6:33 

The past few weeks have been "interesting" to say the least. I have been on a roller coaster of emotions and overwhelmed by the amount of changes thrown at me this school year. I was drowning in a sea of chaos, with no sign of help coming anytime soon. I talked a few weeks ago about coming out of the "fog" and I went from fog to mass chaos. Luckily, that began to change last night. 

I have been physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. I literally was so tired the other morning I couldn't keep my eyes open, and I ended up being 20 minutes late to work. I was frustrated because I can't figure out what is causing me to be so out of it. 
And then, I got to talk to my friend Ashley. It never ceases to amaze me how God uses our conversations to shine some light on what I need to be doing. I was telling her about how I can't focus on anything important, and I am just not myself lately. She then proceded to ask me how my "God time" had been going. I beat around the bush for a bit and then finally admitted that most days I don't have God time. We talked about it for a while, and she convinced me to look at my schedule and schedule some "God time" for every day of the week. 

We then talked about how I couldn't get myself to focus in school because I simply have no motivation to go to my classes or do my schoolwork. She then explained this to me- God has given me the talent or gift of academics. I could get a 4.0 if I actually tried. But most of the time, I slide by with low A's and B's so I don't have to do any work. But, I now have a new perspective. Ashley was telling me last night that God has given me this gift, and so when I use this gift, it brings praise to him. I thought of the story of the ten talents, and about how when the master came back, he wanted to know how his servants used their gifts. What am I going to tell God when I get to heaven? I was too lazy to actually use the gift he gave me?! I can imagine that will go over real well! So, I have decided that this year I am going to do everything within my power to use the gifts that God has given me, and use them to bring glory to Him! 

And then, to connect it all to this verse. My friend Becky did a devo off of this verse last night. She talked about how when God is our first priority, everything else will fall where it needs to be. God has not been my first priority over the past few weeks, even months or close to a year. And I have been miserable to say the least. I gave everything over to God last night, and I gave this school year over to Him.

Today, was amazing. I had more energy than I have had in months. I was able to go work out, and eat normal meals for the most part. I was truly happy, and you couldn't wipe the smile off my face. I spent time with God, and I got all my classes and homework organized for the semester. I have balance in my life for the first time in at least 6 months. I am happy. And blessed. 
So here is my random thought of the day for you- Let God take your life and let it be all for him and for his glory. In everything you do, it should be about him. Even your school work and friendships. When you become God focused instead of you focused, suddenly everything is going to fall into place. And you are going to be happier than you could ever imagine!! I'm not saying that my life is perfect now. Trust me- It's FAR from perfect. But I am happier right now then I have been in months, and I know it is ALL because of HIM!