The past few weeks of my life, I have been struck more and more with the realization that I am growing up. For some reason, I get really reflective and nostalgic in the fall. It probably has something to do with the fact that I turn 22 in a week, which is crazy to think about. But more than that, there have been a few things going on in my life that have made me stop and say "wow, I am not a just a kid anymore." For instance, I changed my major last week. When I did, it hit me that I made that decision myself, without having to ask permission to do so. I have come to a place where all the decision I make are ultimately ones that I have to make, not anyone for me.
On a different note, I have seen the goodness of God so abundantly and richly in my life lately. I am in a place where He is bringing clarity to the direction of my life and where I believe He is leading me. It is exciting to be alive right now and to be apart of this community. It brings me so much joy to see others go through Off The Wall, community, and discipleship and be impacted as I was three years ago. And now at 22, for me to be in a different stage of life and watch it all happen from an outside perspective is honestly so humbling. To know that Christ wants to work in the guys and girls lives like He has done in mine makes me smile and want to just worship Him.
When I think about who I was three years ago when I first arrived in Tuscaraws Country, Ohio it amazes me to see how The Lord has done such a transformation in my life. And I am so excited to see it begin to happen in the lives of others. He has used a few seemingly inconspicuous friendships to lead me here, to be discipled and make friendship that have eternally impacted me. And He is just showing me more and more that He has a plan. The journey of following Christ always has its surprises and I am seeing His plan begin to unfold before me eyes.
JN
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