Yes, yes it is another college kid blog. I figured after being here for almost exactly two months, it's about time to get my thoughts down somewhere.
I absolutely love Huntington. It's only been two months and I have met people I couldn't even imagine my life without! I know Jeremiah 29:11 gets used a lot...probably over-used if that's even possible... but I'm starting to see that God really does know what He's talking about. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
God is shaping me into being a young woman that follows Him with her whole heart, and I don't think anything can be more exciting than that. Even though I complain a lot that I have core chapels Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and elective chapels Wednesday nights, I can't even begin to explain how much they have already changed me in 9 weeks!
It's kind of like this: I would go outside and hang out with friends all summer, and every season before that for as long as I remember, and just hang out. Not notice anything special. Me and one of my best friends were out under the stars one night 3 or 4 weeks ago, and I looked up and saw God. I saw what a beautiful creation He had made and how wonderful it really is. Not that I'm all gung-ho for nature now. I just appreciate it as something God made now, not just an "object" filled with annoying creatures and allergies.
I have found myself praying on a daily basis, and usually more than once a day. I can actually have a relationship with God and not just rely on Him to be there for me whenever I think it's convenient. I can pray and talk about my faith with my friends and not get judged, I have floor worship once a week with around 40 amazing girls. We can all be honest and open with each other, and just be completely vulnerable.
I've realized that I've changed. Most of the time people would think that's a bad thing, but I've multiple people from home tell me they have never seen me this happy before. And I have God to thank for that. I've gotten rid of the people who never really cared about me in high school, who I thought did. I've changed my outlook on life. Not that I'm perfect by any means. I still complain when I have to get up for chapel, and I may or may not have overslept for a few of my classes. I still get annoyed super easily, especially by people I'm around all the time. I still argue with my parents a lot. I'm still stubborn as can be, impatient, and clumsy. Luckily I have a few amazing friends up here who can deal with me even on my bad days.
Ohh this is the stuff! :)
