Overview

Clearly it's been a while since I've blogged...5 months to be exact. A lot has happened and in a matter of 19 days I'm done with my freshman year of college.

Last night I was up late with one of my friends and we were just talking about our faith and what God has done through us during our freshman year. We both came to the agreement that this was the first time that we were intentional with our faith and always on the lookout for other people to bring to church. We have brought at least 5 people to small group, seen 2 girls have a desire to know more about Christ, 3 girls feel convicted and begin to question what they believe, and 1 girl accept Christ. How awesome is that!?! A prayer that was on my heart for quite some time was for my neighbor, an atheist, to simply come to small group dinner. Guess what? This past Tuesday, she did!! It's definitely a step in the right direction and seeds are being planted in my small little res hall family. As the year comes to an end, there are so many others that we didn't reach out to, but I know in my heart of hearts that we set a worthy, godly example for them.

Next year, whether an RA or a commuter, I have big goals! I would love to see God use me and two other girls to start a small group in the dorms. My head is spinning with ideas! With only 19 days left, I'm sad to leave. I love my hometown and church, but I don't know how to spark the same passion in them, that I have now. I don't want to leave my small group community here at college that shares my desire to reach others for Christ and that passionate faith that keeps me motivated.

As I prepare to go home, I pray that God would guide my every step...maybe even grant me the opportunity to share my testimony back home and inspire others. After this year, I truly believe that living on campus was exactly where God wanted me, I have no doubt about that.

God I pray that you would lead my every step. God help me to transition into my summer back home, commuting to and from school, for work and summer classes. God help me to keep the passion going, help me to inspire those around me. God you have plans for me that exceed what I can even imagine. I pray that you would continue to use me and work through me. You are good and you desire to see me prosper and grow. Help me to press on when trials come my way and try to hinder me. God you have blessed me beyond belief over the past 9 months. Thank you for loving me and guiding me every step of the way. Amen.