a college student turns the corner

I received the following from my daughter who has been homesick and depressed for ten solid weeks at college. I guess she has turned a corner. If you have been struggling, maybe this will bless you.

Here is what she wrote:

"this stuff is random but i was reading it and thought i would share it with you, i'm sure its stuff you've heard before but it just means something to me.....

Fear isn’t caused by approaching trials, but by weakness of the mind

Feelings follow actions, so change your actions and see what happens

Overcome the pain

It is an act of faith to accept others rejection rather than to fight to prove them wrong.

Change your way of thinking, and you will change you way of feeling

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you are faced with trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” James 1:2-4

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18

You haven't lost anything. God took something from you to prepare you for what he will give you!

“He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary and selected young men shall feebly stumble and fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord, who expect, look for, and hope in him shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall life their wings and mount up close to God. They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint or become tired” Isaiah 41:29-31

“So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. These trials are only a test of your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. So if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 1 Peter 1:6-7

"Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and request to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.” Philippians 4:6-7

“Your weakness becomes my strength because you need me to help you through. Don’t hate your weakness; it’s what gives you access to my strength”

i know that was a lot! just wanted you to know how much i love you! and dont worry no one is taking my joy:)"

Praise God. Dad is a happy camper today. Rejoice with me.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.