This break from academia has been everything but calm. Just holding on to hope that it's always the hardest before things change for the better. 

There are a few positives to  everything going on. I know who my real friends are, not just by their words, but by their actions. I've also become a better Stephen...I've learned quite a lot about myself and realize there's so much more I can accomplish and a lot of untapped potential that I plan to live up to in the immediate future.  This may be something that is more suited for my Motivators blog, but I really do believe a positive attitude makes all the difference when dealing with less than ideal situations.

James 1:2-7 reminds us to count it all joy when trials come. This is when our faith can show its true colors. It goes on to tell us that if we lack direction, ask God for wisdom, and He will provide it. However, when bringing our problems to Him, we must go in FAITH, not wavering, for a person with wavering faith shouldn't think he would receive anything from the Lord.

Makes me think of the saying...."If you pray, why worry? If you worry, why pray?" So true...