Work, work, work... Once the best season in the year when you could play all day long, run around barefoot, go on vacations, see friends whenever you wanted, and stay up late. Now it is the dreaded season for summer jobs, working endless hours at a job that you can't stand, coming home too tired to hang out with people, and sacrificing all thought of fun for the sake of a few hard earned bucks. Tragic.
Because of countless first-hand reports that I had heard from friends on the subject, this happened to be my idea of what a summer job could and would look like. And therefore I was beginning to dread the thought of summer. As the days drew closer I became more and more nervous that my childhood summers of fun were about to come to a harsh end. However... I learned enough this past year that I carry something in me that is so much greater than anything in the world. Circumstances can not define my stances. Hard situations cannot dampen my peace and my joy. "I have found a peace that plows on through the storm. I have found a joy that jumps over sadness." This world cannot make me and it cannot break me. I have the secret gift (or weapon) of my best friend - Holy Spirit. So I determined in my heart that although this summer was different due to my first real summer job, I was not going to let it change my attitude.
And, praise the Lord, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that I actually enjoy working! I found myself laughing on the way home because contrary to many people's experiences, I loved my job! God is so good like that. He loves giving His kids good gifts. And even when there are hard situations, it's not because He is punishing us, He is giving us the gift of an opportunity to grow. I love that!
So all this to say that I really am enjoying having a summer job. It keeps me busy and is bringing in some good finances. AND I am finding that I have plenty of time to play and enjoy this summer just as much as any other summer. PTL :)
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