Provisions

Since getting to college, I've learned how rest greater in the Lord's plan. It is very easy to say over and over again, "God has a plan." and "Everything will work out.", but believing these things deep down is easier said than done. I've been guilty of this for what seem forever.

This is hasn't always been easy either. Though college is great, I've faced challenges and lies from the enemy. The greatest of these being in building new relationships. The enemy tells me I'll never make new forever friends or that I'll never find my future spouse (side note- I'm aware I have plenty of time- just one thing the enemy taunts me with). And yet here God is telling me "[I] will fulfill [my] purpose for [you]; [my] steadfast love,[dear daughter], endures forever" (Psalm 138:8).
Luckily in college, you get to meet lots of people and here lots of stories. My favorite stories to hear of God working in and through people's lives. Stories of obedience and patience have helped me fully believe deep down and grasp, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
Looking over the past month, two weeks, and two days of college I can see all the Lord has provided, from big to small. 
First off I've got to wake up at the school of my dreams every single morning since August 17th. It has been a true blessing and thank Him every new day He gives me here. I love Clemson- it feels like home (truly). Another blessing along with this is that I have not been homesick whatsoever (as sad as that makes my momma). I haven't felt had back by emotions of sadness or longing for home because Clemson is fulfilling in that aspect. I went out of town and half the time couldn't wait to get back to Clemson- my new home. 

As for (one of my biggest) struggles since getting to college, He is proved faithful in His time. Slowly, but surely He's put certain people in my path. I don't necessarily know where my relationships will the people I meet will go, but I am willing to go wherever He leads me. 

And as even for the small things He has provided and shown me paths He has for me. I was unsure of how I would be spending my Winter Break. There was a mission opportunity and I felt God telling me that was not where He wanted me and I obeyed still unsure of what He had in store. Luckily, through my sweet, sweet sisters who I adore more than anything else, He provided a way for me to go to Passion 2017 this upcoming January. I'm so excited for this opportunity mostly because He was clear with me that this is where He wants me- I don't know what for, but I can't wait to find out. 

If you can gain anything from this post, please know the Lord has you in his arms and He is not letting go. Find peace in Him- He will never forsake you. He loves you so dearly and He will indeed provide.