Where to begin? First of all, the Lord is SO faithful. I am still working on reading through my journals from 2012. It is amazing to be reminded of all the ways God has been at work in my life. There are things that He was teaching me last year, that I am still trying to learn today but God is good and He continues to remain the only constant in my life.
I'm so thankful for the opportunity I've had to be an RA this year, my senior year would have been so different if this wouldn't have been a part of my life and I am SO glad that it has been a HUGE part of my life. God totally orchestrated who He placed in my building. He has blessed me with new friendships and I can't imagine life without them.
My love of sports has returned this year. Sports had been my life for years and it has been fun to once again enjoy going to games and cheering on my friends that play. Freshmen year there were days that I had wished I hadn't given them up, but I am constantly reminded of all that the Lord has been able to do in and through me because I did give them up when I came to school here It is really fun to be a part of athletics again though, but to not be the one playing.
In less than two weeks I am going to Cuba with a group from school to do relational ministry there. I am really excited about how the Lord is going to use the team and how He is going to work in the lives of the people we will get to meet. It is hard to feel completely prepared while still trying to finish up schoolwork that needs to be finished before I leave. I have a little bit of fundraising left to go and a lot of Spanish to learn, but God is a provider and I know that won't keep me from going. I'm praying that the Lord will prepare my heart and that He will remove distractions so that I don't miss any opportunities.
It is now mid-February and I still don't know what the next season looks like following graduation in May. There are different opportunities in front of me and I am trying to discern where it is that the Lord wants me to be. I'm still going to be involved with CIY for the summer and looking at opportunities for a full time job following that. I am also looking at working at Olivet and being a part of the community here. I am open to wherever it is the Lord wants to use me and trying to remain patient as He reveals that to me.
The Lord continues to place people in my life- sometimes for a short period of time and sometimes for longer. This continues to be an area of my life that brings me a lot of joy, challenge, sorrow, and growth. The Lord continues to teach me to find my dependence in Him. At times I have to learn this the hard way.
My mom and I have gotten to spend a lot of time together over the past few weeks and it's been a huge blessing to have time with her each week. I'm thankful for the opportunity and ability for this to happen.
School is going well, classes aren't always fun- but I am trying to stay on top of my classes and am trying to do my best in them. I like some classes better than others, but that is normal. I have some very large assignments due in the next few weeks, which are stressful because I need to get started on them but haven't had a lot of time to do that. I continue to work hard at school because I know that I have to, but it continues to be a challenge. I love learning, but I am ready for learning to transition to a work setting rather than through classes.
There are so many different feelings that I have about life now and the season that lies ahead, but I continue to wait on the Lord and rest in the peace that only He gives.
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