Ever feel all huffy and out of breath because you just climbed a big mountain? Not literally, but figuratively speaking. Well, I've kind of felt that way the past couple days. This afternoon things were better, though ... and I went and ate at Quiznos with my good friend Shelley after work - good times!

The good thing through this all is that I have been driven to seek the Lord more passionately. My deepest desire, of course, is to know Him more and be transformed a little more into His image every day ... but how often do I "really and truly" live this out, moment by moment? When I really stop and think about it, He is so very patient with me.

It's not fun going through difficult times, but I thank God that He loves me enough not to let me stay where I am in my laziness and stubborness as sinful human flesh! That He deliberately orchestrates my life's circumstances in such a way that I am driven to my knees before Him. Truly He is water to my soul, comfort to my heart. He is everything. I want to forget that less often.