Praise

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord"- Psalm 150:6

Sometimes it seems so difficult to praise God, especially in the midst of trials, and when our lives seem out of control. But the truth is, Jesus never changes, and is the same yesterday, today and forever. Amen!

In all honesty, this week has been chaotic. Exams are creeping around the corner, feeling homesick, and in the process of moving places in Geelong. So often, we get so consumed by what's happening around us, and forget to look to God, who's in control of it all. It makes me wonder why these events even make me anxious or stressed, when in reality, these situations aren't actually that "stressful". It's all a mental game, and we need to learn to take control of our minds. 1 Corinthians 2:16 tells us that "we have the mind of Christ". How does Jesus respond in times of trial? He looks to God the father.

We tend to worry too much, about what tomorrow is going to bring, how we are going to handle something, whether we're good enough, or if we can win the race against time. Remember, God is in control of our lives. He promises in Romans 8:28 that "all things work together for good to those who love God, and are called according to his purpose". In our weakness his strength is made perfect, and in the midst of our trials, he is glorified. So, why worry? We know that God is in control of our lives. As humans with finite wisdom, we will never understand why certain things happen, but we know that God works every single event/trial/victory/failure for the greater good of those that love him. In Christ alone, our hope is found

I'm just gonna trust in Jesus in every trial that I go through; that's the way it should be

God bless you everyone!

I'm dead tired from playing basketball/gymming today, and am gonna have a good rest xD