Here goes my first college blog. I feel like I'm not going to live up to my own expectation for it, though. Forgive me for that later. I've had a great time here so far. I've learned a lot about myself, mainly that I don't know anything about this crazy world we all live in. But also more simply, about who I am. More so what I want. What's kind of sad is I've discovered what I do or don't want in other people. I do my best to not be judgemental. To back myself up, there are certain people I have known for quite some time and I know that I want absolutely nothing to do with them, and others that I've had bad experiences with that I'm perfectly okay with staying in contact with them. It's nice to know that this life is MY journey and I can make it what I choose. On another note, I am well aware that I have God on my side. He is the "tourist guide" and I'm just the traveler on this journey of mine. As stubborn as I am, I still find this comforting. Knowing that something is as powerful as He is helps me get through my day to day life. As a result of my confidence in the Lord, I put this picture/sign up in the window of my dorm room. I'm on the ground floor, so many people walk by and [hopefully] think about it!
This is pretty much saying that we don't control our lives. We are ultimately filled with unhappiness if we attempt to control our lives. At least that's what I've discovered this past summer. We aren't here to force things to happen for us. Christ is the only one who really knows what we need and what makes us wholesome.
Recently. a close friend of mine shared a quote with me for a bit of relationship advice, "Run...just run towards Christ and live for Him, don't look in any other direction, and when the time is right and you feel strong and whole, glance to the side and see who is running next to you." I'm really going to take this to heart. I like to appear strong and independent, but that's not always the case. I am very vulnerable. I set myself up for it. I like to fall in love..now it's going to be falling in love with Jesus Christ, which is new for me, but an adventure I'd like to take up. Also, He will help keep me on track with work and school- Mom would be proud so I consider it a win-win situation for all. <3
