Hello readers! It has been over a month since I've posted anything. As a senior, so much can happen in such a short period of time. Currently, it's a Saturday night, and I'm laying at home due to Hurricane Sandy. Apparently, it's going to be a pretty bad storm. I love rain, though, so it's been a perfect day for me. Let me hash out the going-ons of the last month and a half.
Well, on October 6, I had a dream come true. I was accepted to Campbell University. When I toured there I fell in love on the spot, and when I received my acceptance letter, I was too excited for words. So excited that since then I have yet to apply to another college. I'm working on that part though (I finished my application to ECU today.) They gave me a pretty big chunk of money, but I still have a lot to go to be able to afford to go there. However, I know if this is the place God wants me to go, He will provide the opportunities for the money. I don't doubt in God's plan for me.
I've been overwhelmed with school and scholarships and clubs. As much as we want it to sometimes, life doesn't ever slow down. I like having all the responsiblities I have though. It gives me something to do and allows me to get to know people I normally wouldn't be able to. I've been steadily working on my senior project. Hopefully I'll get it done before the due date. Procrastination is my middle name, but I know I'll get it done. Somehow I always do.
On October 19, I went to Charlotte, North Carolina with a few members of my youth group for an Apologetics Conference. Pretty much that is just learning how to defend your faith. I learned an overwhelming amount of information. God works in such awesome ways that it's hard to comprehend sometimes. I believe, now more than ever, that God is real and He is alive and steady at work in my life. He has allowed my eyes and heart to be opened to parts of the world that I have never seen before. He is always preparing me for ways to talk to people who are skeptical of Him. As a Christian, I know how important it is to live in a way that shows Jesus to other people. I don't ever want to be the reason that someone will never believe in God because they saw what I said I lived for, but I never really lived like it.
I'm working on worrying less and praying more. God has put some obstacles in my life lately that I know He is using to make me put my faith fully in Him. Prayer has got to become an active part of my life. God has got to become an active part of my life. I'm tired of being worried and anxious and upset all the time. There is no need to be when God is the One holding my life in His hands. He has never let me down. That's something I have to remember.
My dad and my aunt flew out to Mississippi today to spend some time with my Pops. Tomorrow is my sweet Maw-Maw's birthday. She passed away this year, and it has been a hard time on all of us. She was the glue in our family. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is in Heaven with my awesome Savior. I just wish I could see her sometimes, but I know that I'll see her again, along with my granddaddy. I'm so lucky to have the assurance in my heart that I get to spend eternity with Jesus and all my family members. I pray so much for my family members who don't know Him that they will know Him before it's too late. God's grace is surrounding all of us right now, and all we have to do is accept it. That's a prayer we should all be praying. For the lost souls.
My life is always going to be hectic, I've come to accept. I'm ready for all of it though. I'm halfway through the first semester of my senior year. It's crazy how fast time is flying by. I'm ready to graduate, but I'm not ready to leave. I know I have to experience the world though, and that's something I can't wait to do. Well, that's all I have for tonight. Thanks for reading!
