Paige Aleah

Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. 

2 Corinthians 12:10

Well, what an interesting week this has been. I remember feeling a little different when I moved back home last summer, but I really don't think I was home enough for it to completely soak in. But this time around, I have found myself soaking in every part of being home. Because my hours of work have drastically changed and I am not spending as much time in Tennessee as I usually do, this has been a time of change.  I have realized ALOT recently. I have realized how thankful I am for my family, both my immediate and also my more distant. But I have also realized that I am definitely more independent than I have ever been. Although it feels luxurious to have my laundry done, I kind of like doing it myself.  My room feels absolutely huge and I have double the wardrobe, but I still miss cramming into a little apartment. (ha!)

By no means am I saying that I don't like being home or being with my family. But I think there is a time in our lives when we reach a point where missing them is ok. I don't have to text or call my parents anymore, because I see them when they get home.  And when I am not home, they are calling to see where I am. haha.  Anyway, the Lord is teaching me how to deal with my internal fight of being independent yet still abiding by my family and treasuring every moment that I get to spend with them. 

I was reminded that when I am weak, then I am strong. I tend to have a mindset that I can do everything by myself and no one will get hurt. But I am realizing through circumstances that my dependancy HAS to be on Christ, or else I will fail. I am so glad that Paul reminds us of this great truth.