Sunday marked 5 weeks since I moved in to my dorm at Liberty University, and today marked a month since the first month of classes. I have been on the go nonstop since I've gotten here, but I wouldn't want it any other way. God has been teaching me and showing me so many things since I've been here that I want to share with you.
1. God can turn any life around. Coming here, I had spent my summer living for myself. I wasn't putting Christ first and honestly He was the last thing on my mind. The moment I stepped on campus I realized that I needed to change the way I was living my life. I was tired of finding my happiness in temporary things. I rededicated my life to Christ on August 18th and got baptized on August 21st! He's completely changed my life. I have done a 180. I've never been on fire for Christ more than I am now and I love it. He took me and changed me. I am new. My chains and addictions are gone. Christ is all I need.
2. No one can ever complete you or make you feel worthy. This one was a tough one to learn. I've always placed my hope in other people and often surrounded me with people who make me feel unworthy and unloved. I've finally started putting my self-worth, my identity, and my self-esteem in Christ's hands. I'm nowhere near where I want to be yet, but God has broken me down and has been retraining me to put my hope in Him only. I've honestly never felt so comfortable in my own skin, and it is such an amazing feeling.
3. It doesn't matter what degree or job you get after college, God can use you. I've been really contemplating what I want to major in lately and have been worried about it. I've come to realize through so many people that God is going to use me no matter what my career is. It's time to let go of worrying about job placement rates, etc. and just focus on God using me. He will reveal what is right for me in His time. For right now, I'm being Christ's hands and feet.
4. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of coffee and encouragement from your friends. I came into Liberty University knowing very few people and man, has God provided me with an amazing group of friends. I have a group of 12 best friends and I love them so much. Whenever I'm having a rough day, they are there with encouragement. It's amazing to see how God has brought us together and I can't wait to see where God takes us this year. I love that we can laugh, cry, and everything in between together. Nothing is better than best friends who are also believers in Christ.
I love it here and it's so clear this is where I need to be. I can't wait to see what else He shows me this semester.
In Christ,
Anna
