It's been ages...

So I haven't blogged in a while, and thus have not met my goal of trying to blog more. haha.
I had previously talked about some stuff God was doing a while back. One of those things being the possibility of transferring to a College in Boston. Well, God has completely shifted all of that in the past few weeks, and even months.
He is awesome like that.

I am becoming even more aware of all the ways God is working in my life and the lives of others daily. He never stops or leaves. God invests Himself into even the smallest details of our lives. It is so cool.

I have been thinking about how much God has worked in my heart and in my life this year. It is crazy how much I have changed and grown in the past year. God has worked in my heart, my family, and in my friends. He has exceeded all of the expectations I have ever had about what this year would look like, and what college would be like. I am so thankful that He has brought me through so much and has brought me so far. I remember just 6 months ago when I was struggling with rebellion towards my parents. I am shocked at how different I am today than I was then. God has shown me how much my parents do for me, and how they provide for me in ways that may seem insignificant to me, but are a big deal.

Another thing God has done for me this year is change my perspective and change the way I see the world, others, myself, and Jesus. He has given me Kingdom eyes in exchange for worldly vision. It is so cool to be able to look at people now and see things that God sees in them- all the potential and greatness that they hold. Man, I used to see people with such judgmental and critical eyes. There is no way I could view the world the way I do now without God giving me new eyes and perspective to view things. I also am able to view my circumstances in such a different light. God has given me an irrevocable joy that is not dependent upon my circumstances and situations I face. In the most challenging and trying times that I have faced this year, God has always been constant. God has shown me to cling to Him and trust in Him no matter what the world around me says or looks like.

God has also rocked my identity. He has shown me who I am in Him, and what He thinks about me. My identity has slowly but surely been rooted in Jesus Christ alone. And when someone has an identity that is dependent upon Him, then it can NEVER be shaken. God has given me confidence in this identity, so that no man or person can define me. I cannot be swayed, influenced, or even bothered by the opinions of others. This is definitely one of the coolest things God has done in my life this year. When I was younger, and even a year ago, I used to care so much about what other people thought about me. But now that my security and value comes from God alone, negative words or opinions or criticism do not influence my identity. I live to please God alone, and I live for Him. I live for His approval, not man's. :)

I'm not saying I am anywhere near perfect because, well, come on- we all know that isn't true. I'm just saying that God has taken a bunch of my mess, and has made me into a more complete and whole person this year. I have grown so much, it's amazing. The ways I have changed, and how quickly I have changed is astounding. There is no way that these changes came from my working or striving. God has transformed me. I am so thankful for that. :)

This summer brings many opportunities for growth and service towards others. I am excited for this season and for all that God has in store for me. I hope to be purposeful each day and look for the ways God is working around me daily!

God Bless<3