Wow, just wow! Those are seriously the only words I have for this journey so far.  God is so freaking amazing! TKUG is unlike any college I could ever have experienced.  All the years that I've been dreaming of what college life and class would be like are nothing compared to what I'm actually living. First of all its small, and I know it will grow, but I like the fact that it's small at the start.  Makes it more personal and easier to connect to people.  And every class, no matter what it is, is biblically based.  We either open or close in prayer. Or both! I love it! It was a total God things how the timing of posting this blog happened too.  I was going to do it a few days ago, but couldn't log into my account for some reason.  And it just so happens that I was able to log in after the school ate lunch together in our student lounge (yes, we're that small for the time being).  It was SO fun to talk with everyone and really fellowship and connect! Within the past couple of days I have made so many incredible friends and this is the time where I will find friendships that will last a lifetime.  I think that's one of the reasons why I've been so excited for college.  To meet new people and really connect with them on a level I have never been able to do in previous years of school.  I wish I had more to say, but God has been so faithful and blessed me and all of my classmates with TKUG.  He leaves me speechless.

So far so good!

Wow.  All I can say is wow.  The past couple days could not have gone any better.  This school is seriously one of the best things that has ever happened to me.  What I love is how the Holy Spirit is just ALL over the place.  He is moving throughout each class room and it is incredible.  So far, the first 3 classes that I have had have opened up in prayer.  I mean, how cool is that?! There is a sense of peace that floods the building and a spirit of comfort that rests on everyone.  This place feels like a home away from home.  I never want to leave! Seriously! I get so say when the day is over and when I have to wait until the next day to come back.  I cannot WAIT to start studying and do the assignments I have so far.  God is SO faithful.  Never would I thought that I could come to my dream college and feel this. I have waited so long for this and it's only going up hill from here.  Wow.  Yesterday, I was left speechless.  The professors are understanding, REAL, and present the material in such a way that it's exciting and intriguing to learn.  I cannot wait to see where things go a month, 2 months, A YEAR, from now.  This marks the beginning of an incredible, long, but blessed journey.  Here we go:)

TOMORROW IS THE DAY TOMORROW IS THE DAY TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those of you who have not talked to me today, or can't tell by my last sentence, I am SUPER excited about tomorrow:) Seriously, The Kings at Gateway is my DREAM college.  It's everything I've always wanted to go to school for, it'd accredited, AND it's at my home church.  What could be better?! God is so incredibly faithful.  I have so many things that have been swimming around my heart and mind about tomorrow and this next year.  From school to decisions that I make now that will affect 3 years from now.  Everything in between has passed through my brain at one point or another.  Probably more than once.  Tonight at habitation I felt like I needed to pray for tomorrow and the next year.  Really give everything to God and lift up every dream and desire to Him.  When I felt like He was tugging on my heart to move, I did and I found the PERFECT person to pray with.  The lady He lead me to seemed almost as excited as me and she was just all around precious.  I felt like she was going to school with me tomorrow she was so excited!  I told her everything that was on my heart and everything I wanted and needed to pray for.  Not only did she pray for me, but she encouraged me and spoke Psalm 23 over me.  When I got back to my seat I had realized that Psalm 23 has been hanging our me for a while.  So, of course, I wrote down what happened so I could keep the memory of the day before my first day of college forever.  God has been so great to me.  For the past couple of months I have felt like I have been on cloud 9.  And I don't ever want to leave!  But, as life goes, I know there are storms ahead.  This past weekend Pastor Debbie spoke about The "I" of the storm.  This time of me feeling like I'm on cloud 9 has prepared me and has prepared my heart to really tune in to Him.  Especially when those storms come.  Because that's when He really speaks to use and gets our attention.  We think we can't be pulled from the dirt, but that's when God sometimes does the most cleaning.  My dears, this season some of you are in are just like what I have been feeling.  Embrace this time.  Enjoy it.  But don't forget to tune into Him.  Others of you are in the complete opposite situation. Can I tell you something?  The chaos is almost over.  It can't and won't be around forever.  There is a time of rest and peace and comfort coming SOON.  Hanging tight to His hand and guidance.  And He will lead you to that time.  I pray Psalm 23 over every single one of you.  Be blessed.



I feel like I need to mention this too.  Don't ever hesitate to email me.  For anything.  I may not always know what to say, but He certainly does.  And His words will do more work than all of mine could in a life time.  Don't give up precious child of God.

I'm not a political person.  I don't really follow what all the commotion is about.  I just have my beliefs and when the time comes to vote, I'll ask God who He wants me to vote for.  But there is one thing that has bothered me for a little while.  Whether you agree with what's going on or not and the decisions that have been made, they've happened.  And in my personal opinion, putting someone down and judging them on a social network isn't the best way to handle it.  We're put on this earth to encourage people.  Bring out the best in them.  No matter who they are, bringing them down and discouraging them in such a way doesn't reflect well on character.  You can completely disagree with what I'm saying and think "She doesn't even pay attention to politics, who is she to say it's wrong or right?"I'm just expressing my opinion as well as the rest.  I'm not writing this to place my stamp on my political side and say who's right and wrong.  But as light to a broken and darkened world, who are we to talk crap about something that's not even in our control? Again, I'm not pointing anyone or anything out and calling names, but think about what you say or do to someone on the social media.  Regardless of if they're ever going to read it or not.  It's not about "What they don't know/see won't hurt them."  It's about "Who are you when no one is looking?"

God's Little Blessings

Today little things have gotten me down. I don't know why, but I have just had this uncomfortable feel in the pit of my stomach. I went to Walgreens on my way to work to get a small gift for a coworker and while I was in line, God gave me a blessing. This little girl, I'd say about 11 or so, bluntly asked "Do you get to live by yourself?" I told her not yet I still have to save up money. She asks "Did you go to college?" "I'm in college." "Lucky.." I told her to enjoy being young. She said "Are you a hair cutter? Your hair is pretty." "Haha nope." "Doctor?" "Haha no sweetie I work at a jewelry story and a church." With a big smile she says "Ahhh. Lucky..." again I told her to enjoy her youth and being a child. What she didn't know what that she was a huge blessing to me. With all the little issues pulling me down today, I saw the innocence of childhood and what a huge impact we adult have on their lives. She was sweet as can be and if I could, I'd talk to her every week about how being a kid is once of the greatest things ever. We don't realize what'd around us sometimes. I believe God puts little blessings in our paths everyday. Some are just so small He wants us to seek out the greatness of each day rather than spend it sad. Take some time today and step back. Look at everything He has blessed you with. You never know when you could be someone else's blessing by simply seeing what's in front of you.

God's Morning Glory

5:53 AM:  Good morning Darlin's.  Last night I was laying in bed and thinking of a perfect date with some amazing guy that God brings into my life, as I do probably more than you'd think.  (Hopeless romantic:))  What I didn't know was that was only the beginning of the next 12 hours.  As some of you probably know, I am NOT a morning person.  Farthest thing from it.  But when the Lord wakes me up and asks me if He can go on a date with me this morning, any and everything gets thrown out of the water for that honor.  This pleasant morning He woke me up at 4:30. Ish.  After fighting Him for about 30-45 minutes, I finally said, "Okay, Lord.  I'm up.  But I'm going to be honest with you, I am tired.  And my bed is comfy, and my room is cold.  Making me even more tired.  But I want to be awake with You.  Please give me the strength so I can be." And what does His ever so loving voice say? "Wanna watch the surmise together?"  I was up quicker then a squirrel on caffeine.  I am currently sitting on my driveway with my computer, bible, pen, and journal on a blanket.  The stars are as beautiful as ever.  I have never experience the morning like this, and I'm sure it won't be the last.  Oh, I'm also listening to worship music:) (what could get any better than this right?!)  Me being the curious and antsy person I am, I was curious as to what time the sun actually rises this morning.  6:58 AM.  At first I was like "Really?!"  But then I heard this gentle voice say, "I just wanted to have you to myself for a bit before we got to the fireworks."  How can you resist that?! Sitting here for a little over an hour in the dark is SO worth it.  Even without all the accessories I brought out with me.  If it was just Him and I, I'd be just as happy.  It's incredible to watch how the sky changes throughout time.  Especially in the morning.  It's not something everyone can say on a daily basis.  If you haven't done it, I highly suggest it.  Expected Sunrise: 6:58 AM according to Google.



6:20 AM:  The sky is slowly but surely getting bluer.  It's coming.  I've moved spots like 3 different times trying to get the best seat.  I have even considered going on the roof.  But for my mother's sake, I'm staying on the ground.  For now.  The roof may happen at another time though.  Momma that was for you so you'd know.

6:29 AM:  You know when you look at the city from a far distance and it almost looks like a painting? Or just a picture? Same thing now.  The shades of blue on the horizon and darker as you look towards the west, the clouds and their different shapes, the trees that almost look like silhouettes, the tiny bit of yellows and oranges beginning to peak and form at the basis of the light blue.  Beautiful is an understatement.


6:40 AM: This tops ANY date I ever have gone on and ever will go on.

6:50 AM:  What is more beautiful then His glory?

6:58 AM:   Goodmorning!!!!!:)<3 a="a" am="am" and="and" anything="anything" as="as" be="be" being="being" did.="did." difference="difference" distant="distant" e="e" everything.="everything." focus="focus" getting="getting" god="god" had="had" he="he" heaven="heaven" him="him" i="i" in="in" is="is" it:="it:" it="it" ith="ith" just="just" know="know" laughed.="laughed." likes="likes" love="love" make="make" many="many" matter="matter" mind="mind" morning="morning" my="my" n="n" nbsp="nbsp" negative="negative" not="not" of="of" ome="ome" on="on" p="p" person="person" realized="realized" say="say" seriously.="seriously." simple="simple" so="so" something="something" sometimes="sometimes" start="start" sunrise="sunrise" sure="sure" t="t" that="that" the="the" things="things" this="this" thought.="thought." time:="time:" to="to" used="used" ut="ut" ve="ve" watching="watching" well="well" who="who" why="why" with="with" won="won" would="would" you="you">

Sunrise: 6:58 AM.

God's been wooing me for the past couple of days, but theism morning it's like he popped the question.  He speaks to us and does things through us and romances us in ways that we understand and relate to.  For me, that's the cheesy, but cute little comments that make me blush, unforgettable moments like watching the sun rise and songs that speak to me.  He has pursued me in all of those areas.  For other it could be words of affirmation or feeling the touch of His grace.  Either way, He's pursuing us with an unending love that will literally blow you away.  He is a jealous God.  And longs for our hearts.  I pray those of you that needed to hear this today, do.  And I pray for those that are on fire to burn even brighter.
"Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6