It's been two years since I've last posted. In that span of time I started and finished a degree, moved to the city, and got a job I'm really passionate about. Life has changed dramatically and there have been many lessons learned. Life is full of unexpected paths, questions, mean-hearted people, darkness, and even more questions, but it's full of unexpected joy, peace from the Lord, kind people, happy surprises, purpose, and glorious sunsets.
In the span of two years, I've gained a deeper relationship with the Lord and I'm so thankful every day that He never leaves me and never forsakes me, even though my selfish heart deserves to be left. I'm thankful for family and friends who don't walk away and forsake you when the going gets rough. Deep, meaningful relationships are so rare and so few people take the time to swallow pride and stick with you in the long haul. If there's anything deeply meaningful I've learned in just the last year, it's to stick with those who pour their hearts and time into your life. Those who simply don't care about you or those who care so little about you that they would rather cut you off and lie about you than fix the mess? Let them go and pray that God will touch their hearts again...
For the past several days, God has given me one specific word over and over again. Peace. It's the most liberating thing in the world to know God's peace. That is the word I'll carry the rest of this year and into next year and until I find myself on this little blog again someday. <3
