During the school week, it is often hard for me to keep God a priority. It shouldn't be, but it is. With classes, homework, and friends, I often found myself putting God off until Sunday. Well, unless I needed something of course. However, throughout last year, I found little ways to keep Him closer to the center of my life and mind.
The first way was to write a verse in white-out on the inside cover of my binder. I couldn't help but look at it while I was putting papers away and studying. This not only gave me encouragement, but also served as a constant reminder of God's presence.
Another thing that I have found will helpful during the school year is writing verses randomly in my notebooks. I am doing this now before school starts. This way while I am in class it will show up randomly and unexpectedly. Just like a little tap on the shoulder reminding me not to forget what is most important in my life.
A third way to put things into perspective was actually given to me by a friend. She said that she put scriptures in her agenda. This helped her to bring the focus back to God when she was feeling overwhelmed. I think that is a great idea, and will be doing it myself this semester. Thanks Sierra!
The last way to keep Him close is, if you have a cork board, to write a little thank you prayer and pin it up. This way whenever you look at your board, it will remind you to thank Him for everything good that has happened that day and for being there through the struggles. He is our rock, and it is really important that we remember to thank Him right away in the good times, and lean on Him completely in the bad times. We all know how much of a roller coaster a semester can be.
I hope these ideas will help make this semester a great one!
- Arlene
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