It is well with my soul

Praise the Lord, O my soul.

Psalm 146:1

A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to go home to Shawnee for Immanuel Baptist Church's Disciple Now weekend. Not only did I get to dress up like a chicken for a day, I was able to co-lead a group of sophomore girls with my sweet friend Jamie. 

On top of that, I got to tackle my little sister while in said chicken suit. It was obviously epic.

And, I was able to be encouraged my some time catching up with some pretty awesome people.

You can probably see why IBC D-Now is one of my favorite weekends of the year. But, its actually not my favorite because of everything I've just talked about. It is absolutely my favorite because God loves me enough to bring me to D-Now to lead a small group, and seems to keep me there to lead my heart into a deeper relationship with Him.

After the driest season I've experienced since becoming a Christian, the Lord used D-Now weekend to hammer a point home with me.

The highest joy of earth will not compare to the lowest joy in Heaven. 

I think that might have been what the Psalmist was getting at when he penned the words "Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere." (Psalm 84:10)

When I'm experiencing something so difficult and dry that I can't imagine an end, I can know with every ounce of confidence I have that it will be worth it because one day I'll dance in worship at the feet of the King eternal, Holy Savior, reigning on High. 

So, no matter the circumstances here on earth, I can say it is well with my soul.