It's the middle of the term. Assignments are piling up. Overwhelmed seems like an understatement at times. Spring break is so close, but yet so far away. I don't know about you, but I often feel like letting out a large scream. I feel like Peter when Jesus calls him out onto the water. The waves seem huge and I won't lie, I am very focused on them right now. The waters are intimidating and I feel myself sinking. My prayers often sound like Peter's cry, "Lord save me." But I have to look up!

I try my best to read "My Utmost For His Highest" every day as my daily devotional. Last week one of the passages talked about our own initiative involved when the Lord reaches out to us. The verse it revolved around was Ephesians 5:14 which reads, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead and Christ will shine on you." He calls us to awaken, but we ourselves have to arise.

This is something the Lord is continually revealing to me. As I feel the things in my life falling out of control, I cannot just pray that the Lord will piece them back together.

"God can extend healing, but we must extend our hand."

So the next time you find yourself praying for "motivation", DO SOMETHING! I won't put God in a box, but chances are he isn't the one opening your textbooks, scheduling your appointments, or turning in your assignments. When we ourselves pick up the pen and begin to take initiative in the things that are overwhelming us, the Lord will work through that. "My Utmost For His Highest" has a beautiful quote that says...

"God does not give us overcoming life; He gives us life as we overcome...If we will do the overcoming, we shall find we are inspired of God because He gives life immediately."

I will leave you with Malachi 4:2 which states that, "But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays."