Thankful

Today I am thankful for a lot of things, as I should be every day.

First and foremost: God. I serve a wonderful Creator who loves me unconditionally. I know I do not thank him nearly enough for what he has done for me. It has been a rough week in some aspects and I think that is the time I need him most. When times get tough, though, I tend to run away. I cannot do this alone and I don't know who I am to think I can. It's a humbling experience to try to control my every situation only to find out that I can't. I am weak, but he makes me strong.

I am also thankful for my family and every little thing they do for me. They drove up here on Sunday to be with me on my birthday. That means more than they know. They have been so supportive of me as I journey through this new experience of college and I can never repay them. I know I can always go to them for anything. They are my safe harbor.

Last, but not least, I am thankful for Nick. It's not easy being in relationship with someone who is not in the same town. I am thankful that he puts up with my every bad mood when I'm frustrated or not having a good day. He never fails to want to help me through every situation. I cannot express my gratitude. He comes and visits me on days like today, just because. God has thrown a lot of curve balls at us lately and there are a lot of decisions to be made regarding each of our futures. I know God has a plan, though, and he is watching over us. We are continuing to grow stronger and love each other more every day because of each of these struggles. I don't deserve all that he does for me, but I am grateful. :)

Next week is fall break and I am VERY thankful for that as well. A little break and rest time is much needed. I am excited to relax with friends and family!

What are you thankful for today?

Life

I started to write a whole post and somehow I hit back and it all got erased. I was in the middle of typing this bible verse, and I think it was a sign that it was all that needed to be said. None of my other words were important.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

I am fully relying on this verse right now. Life happens so fast sometimes. I pray that God shows me where to go next.

Let the Leaves FALL!

It's been a long week, but it's a new season and I am inspired. Fall is my favorite season of all. I love all the things that this season includes: leaves falling, football games, chilly mornings, Halloween, walks, drinking hot chocolate, and cuddling by a fire. This fall is different than any other though. It is my first fall of college and that is both exciting and scary. College has definitely been a big change in my life. Change, besides God, seems to be the only constant. I am realizing this more every day. I am thankful that God is my constant, though. As I've been going through these last 2 months at school, I find myself relying on him more and more. There have been a lot of things that don't seem to go my way, but I believe God is testing me. He will never forsake me and he wants to know that I really believe that. I pray that throughout this season, that will be my focus. There are a lot of decisions to be made and I have to trust Him fully. I hope everyone enjoys this season!

This is just my first post. Eventually, I will talk of college and my experiences of life lately. 

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down, and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.