Thursday, 03 January 2008

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  Home Safe

     At last, a moment in time to sit down and recored some of the recent events of my rambling, sporatic life! (Note the word "some". Due to the fact that I have not written in a long while, there is not time or space to record all my activites. Suffice it to say that God has been at work, and His way are different than mine, and sometimes unexplainable.)

  Since the last time I wrote I guided two more regular Journey to the Heart courses, attend the Counseling Seminar, assisted with Eternal Impact Summitt, continued to fulfill my Journey office responsibilities, and tried to sort out my inner struggles. The latter of which I was not very successful in. Things in my heart seemed to get more and more knotted the more I tried to untangle them. This was partially due to a lack of rest, and the result of being under too much stress and pressure. However, when it came down to it, the real problem was a lack of quiet time in the presence of Jesus Christ (which was caused by a crazy schedule and being too tired to care as much as I should have).

  Well, Jesus knew what was going on, and He arranged a situation in which I was almost forced to take a good hard look at my heart. I found some rather unpleasant things. Some of which I suspected were there, and some which I was shocked and then saddened to find. After a rather dark night, light came, along with joy and a new ability to see myself and others with clarity. There followed a couple of weeks during which I had more time to think and pray things through. This was very good for me and allowed me to take in new thoughts and concepts without being overwhelmed. Then . . . . I went home! Time for Christmas break!

  And . . . I've been home since. It has been very nice. Family is wonderful, as well as time to sit and talk, sleep, no stress, healing, and much more time with the Lord. (As well as getting sick and then better twice, but such is the price of wearing one's self out!) I am enjoying the time to rebuild and strengthen some home relationships as well as a chance to look back on this past year objectively. It sure has been something else! Lots of ups and downs, but the Lord has been so faithful through everything. As Hudson Taylor says, "Have faith in the faithfulness of God". He cannot deny Himself! Toward the end of the year I almost lost sight of this, but this past month He has been building it back up again. He really does look out for me and takes care of me!

  As I said, I am home and am now looking toward what this new year holds. At this time it looks like I will be staying home for a while, getting a job and pursuing music once more. There are other open doors as well for other things, so I am asking the Lord to either give me a deep contentment and satisfaction in being home or change my parent's hearts. I am fine with whatever He wants me to do, I just want to be sure I'm doing the right thing. But, as I have been thinking, He wants me in the center of His will even more than I want to be in it, so if both of us are wanting the same thing, there is no way I will miss it. "I being in the way, the Lord led me." Whew! Glad I don't have to worry about that one!

  May God bless each of you with a new awareness of His hand on your life. May you walk with Him through each day, knowing that He has a purpose for all things. Thanks for being such great friends!! (and thank you for your prayers as I know some of my readers have been praying for me)

  'Till next time, I remain yours truly,

  Jessica L. Friesen

  Here are some pictures from my time at home thus far. My sisters are awesome!!!

                               

           

           

    

                      

                 

                             

   

   

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