hiiii! so happy to be here again!!
a lot has happened since we last caught up… so, I graduated high school and I am now finishing up my first semester of college!! As much as I want to say “COLLEGE IS AMAZING,” that’s not always everyone’s story and that’s totally okay!
now don’t get me wrong, I am extremely grateful to be here and to get the opportunity to meet new people and study things that excite me, but it has been a harder adjustment than I thought, and so I’ve learned a few lessons I’d like to share with ya.
The first one is, every phase of life looks AMAZING from afar.
I remember always thinking “I can’t wait to be in college and live alone.” Once I got here, I quickly realized that college isn’t what it looks like in the movies. I’ve been personally struggling with homesickness and making friends more than I thought I would and that has been really hard but, I’ve been blessed with a sweet friend that has been with me since the first day of getting here. she met me with literal tears in my eyes because I just wanted to go home so badly (yup pretty embarrassing) but she has definitely been one of God’s promises in my life helping me to continue on this crazy thing called, being a (kinda) adult.
The second thing is, God does answer prayers.
there’s been so many small blessings God has given me since being here. It’s easy to sit in pity thinking “all my friends and family are at home, my boyfriend lives 1,000 miles away, my life sucks.” I have fallen into that trap, but when I sat down and really reflected on the things Jesus has blessed me with for this new season of life, it makes everything a little bit easier. I’ve had so many small prayers answered in the few months I’ve been here, and for that I am so grateful.
I at first, wasn’t sure why I was called to be here and even though I still am not totally sure, I’ve seen glimpses of his goodness and plan for me in the opportunities that have simply landed in my lap.
I have always been super drawn to social media but I also a long time ago, felt like I was called to pursue ministry. I had always thought I would have to choose one but once I got here, I realized there was a major that exactly fit what I wanted. Business/marketing/christian studies all in one! That to me, was a promise all on it’s own.
All in all, college has come with a lot of battles to face but I feel like my relationship with the Lord is finally getting challenged and that is really special to see. I am really excited to see what the Lord has in store for the next semester of college because even though this one has been hard, there’s been a lot of joy in it too.
there’s just a few things I want you and I to remember after reading this..
be grateful for the season you’re in and the challenges that come with them as hard as it may be. i promise you there is growth promised in that.
God wants to answer our prayers and he DOES. sit back and count the tiny, minuscule answered prayers because they all add up.
it’s ok to be sad but after that, get up & remind yourself what God IS doing
“For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ…. – 2 Corinthians 1:3-8
thank y’all for hanging out w me! talk to ya soon!
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