On my own

I just today finished a wonderful bible study with an amazing group of girls... Wow, what a life changing impact it has had on me. Life seems to always have the constant question pushed on each one of us... who am I, and what is MY purpose? This study created by Beth Moore (a very inspirational woman) has shown me the direction that I am supposed to go with my life. Everything we learned within this one study has made a difference in who I am, and how I want to live out my life.

One thing I learned is that EVERYBODY struggles, each of us in a different way. I cannot even begin to tell you the countless amount of times I've messed up or struggled with something so difficult that it almost took over my whole life. I learned that, even though there are always going to be struggles, that everything is going to be okay while I am in the hands of Christ. He is the answer to every problem..He is the one that can change anything and everything... all I have to do is ask. I wish more people could have experienced this insane turn of character and change of mind that I and the other girls in the study did. We all have a bond beyond words and I hope that EVERYONE has the chance to do something so magnificent.

Over the course of the next two weeks I will be experiencing a lot of change. I leave for college NEXT FRIDAY!!! How insane! I can't wait for the new friendships, lifestyle, challenges, experiences, and all that comes with being in college, but I know that I am going to have trials before I go. Taking a leave from work, leaving old friends behind, saying goodbyes to people I may never even see again after this week, it is all going to be hard to do, but I know that in our own ways, we will all be alright. Jesus has control no matter what, He will always lead me where I need to go, sometimes following will be harder than others, but I trust His plan for me.

Today was an excellent day...everything seemed to go RIGHT. I had a wonderful day spending time with old friends from high school, I got a job I've been dying to get, I spent time with many wonderful people, and I found out my roommate is the one I requested! YAY! I just hope that tomorrow will be just as good as today.

Life is good. Trials are hard. The reward, is priceless. :)

"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."  ~Vincent Van Gogh