A revelation: the difference between a good day and a great day

A good day used to be a day where I got enough sleep, worked out hard, lost a pound or two, enjoyed coffee, friends, class went relatively fast, went for a run, read a good book, was productive, etc. A great day looks relatively the same with one main difference. A great day is when I get to read my bible and spend time with Jesus. All of these other things may or may not happen, but spending time with Him is the key part of my day.

I've been devoted to spending some time each day learning about God's truth and it has made a huge difference in my life. I actually love spending time reading my bible, I find myself with a more positive and encouraging attitude, I make an effort to be more generous, I am willing to serve in ways that I hadn't been interested in before. I try to have my quiet time in the morning before class. And I can definitely tell a difference in my actions and words if I wait until the evening to do it.

Right now, I'm still learning about being content in God and letting Him fill in all the blanks. I'll admit that it's not always easy to sit patiently. But I know how worth it will be when I see His plans unfold for my life. The coolest thing for me is that I've never been as content and satisfied with my life as I am now. I know this comes only from the peace that God gives, but it truly is life changing. I know I don't have to look back on my life and regret where I've been, because I know that God has forgiven me. But it is really cool to look back and see the drastic difference of where I was and where God is leading me.