So.... It has been a while since I have posted on here. So, I guess today is good as any to start again! A LOT has happened since I posted my last post. Some good things, some bad things, and some great things. One thing I have learned is to not focus on the bad things, so rather, let's talk about the good things, no great things.
I have grown. In so many different ways, however the most important way I have grown, is in my relationship with Jesus. One thing I have learned is that there is NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING better that God's grace. His forgiveness is something I have had trouble accepting for so long. It wasn't some overnight occurrence, but now I have seen my life with Him at the center and it is way better than anything you could imagine.
As many of you know, I am now living up in Flagstaff at NAU (woo Go Lumberjacks). And, even though it has only been a week, I already feel myself starting to grow as a person of my own. I have to take full responsibility of my choices, actions, words, and everything I do. And trust me, it is a BIG responsibility. Before moving up I was SO NERVOUS. For everything and anything that this experience would bring me. However, the thing I was most nervous for, was taking on the full responsibility for my relationship with Christ. I know its possible to do that before you leave the house, but I never felt complete ownership. I was so worried that being up here, on my own, would make me weak. I was fearful of getting sucked into a life that was completely worldly and so far away from God. I prayed and prayed and prayed about this transition. I asked that God would give me strength in my relationship with him and that I would not stray from a Godly life. I also had my college small group praying for me the whole time. And let me tell you, THIS is an answer to prayer.
My first week up here was better than I could even imagine. I am a pretty shy person when it comes to meeting new people. So I am always hesitant to just "show up" at events. But a friend from my church in Mesa (Shout out to Harvest!) told my about this Christian group called "Intervarsity". I joined the Facebook group and looked at the events. I saw that they were having a bonfire on Monday. I decided that it was time to stop with the insecurities and just go, I put my faith that God would make it a good experience and that it would turn into something great. To make sure I would actually go, I clicked the "going" button on the Facebook event so that I "had to" (in my mind). However.... the bonfire was rained out. BUT we still met and went to a little coffee/tea/froyo place and it was fantastic. EVERYONE there was so nice, accepting, and loving. I felt so accepted and met some of the greatest people.
I continued going to events throughout the week and was continuously amazed at the level of friendliness and acceptance. Even better was how strong of Christians these people were. They are proud of their faith and are bold about it. Its something you don't see everyday.
Overall I am having a GREAT time right now and I can see it continuing for a long while :)
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