One Dot to Another

I've finished my third year at Fox and all I can say is that it was, without a doubt, the best year yet. I sincerely mean that. It wasn't the best because of what I learned academically, but because of the people that I got to share this year with and what I got to learn from them.

God has taught me the importance of relationships with people. We're called to love unconditionally. And my family has taught me just that. They know what it truly means to sacrifice and love others. Their love for me, which is sometimes undeserved, is exemplary.

When I started as a Freshman three years ago, I was challenged and forced to leave my comfort zone. I was placed somewhere where I didn't want to be at the time. But looking back, I am so glad that God placed me where He did because if He hadn't, I would not have met the amazing people that I got to know over the past two years. He knew what He was doing. Through getting to know some of them, I learned how important relationships really are. I learned so much from them that I wouldn't even be able to write it all down in this blog post. This entire year was a blessing. I'm gonna miss it, but I never will forget the memories. This semester during finals week, a professor reminded us that things don't always go our way, which is very true, but in the end, "all the dots" will be connected. As simple as that was, it hit me. It'll all make sense one day in His divine time.

Life is full of disappointments, but that's where we're given the opportunity to see the beauty in those imperfect moments. As I finish this part of my life, I'm still left with uncertainty about a few things, but that's just one "dot" among thousands. I'm continuing onto another part of my life this summer, which will be connected to what I've experienced this past year. I'm not gonna lie, I'm nervous about what He has for me, but I know it's better than I could ever imagine!

A Love Note

"Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps not records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." ~ I Corinthians 13:4-8

God's love is what gives me life. He is love. He makes me want to be live life to the fullest and become the person He created me to be. And tonight on this Valentine's Day, I am reminded of God's divine sacrifice - the ultimate example of true love. Love covers my sin. I don't deserve it. It comforts me when I'm afraid and waits for me when I stray from His plan. This amazing love pushes me to be better than I was yesterday.

Christ is the beginning of my love story. His love is the air I breathe. And He has my heart safe in His arms :) He's the love of my life.