Things I am learning thus far

I moved to Auburn, Alabama over a month ago. Talk about a life change! To say it has been a journey is an understatement. I have seen Jesus in ways I can’t even begin to process, and He is teaching me a multitude of things both when life seems light and cheery and when it seems dark and gloomy. He keeps giving me people whom I can’t believe I haven’t known until now, and He continues to remind me of His divine providence through the journey. Even though I am so new at this whole college thing, I am learning things everyday about His goodness that I want to share to the world.

So here are some random thoughts for the college kid, the high school senior, the adult who has been out of college for years. I owe it all to Jesus.

It is okay to feel lonely even when you are surrounded by a multitude of people. He is with you in your loneliness.
He calls you to set aside your need to always be with people, because He wants you to sit at the table with Him.
He deeply cares for the desires of His children, yet He knows what is best, so trust Him.
He doesn’t call you to try to place a box around your friendships. Jesus was a friend to all.
He didn’t create us to try to figure out the plan for the rest of our lives. He created us for Himself and He will always be enough.
It is a good thing to surrender, yet it is okay if it takes a while to process the things you need to surrender.
Be honest about how you feel. If you are weary, tell a sister/brother in Christ. I guarantee you they might feel the same way.
When you are anxious, tell Jesus how you feel right away and allow Him to hold you.
It is okay if you don’t have your lifelong friends overnight. He has ordained people for you so wait patiently with hope.
Simply collapse into His arms. When you are sad, happy, nervous, excited. You don’t have to exert force to even try to run… just collapse.

And now for some fun things:

Never miss an opportunity to watch the sunrise/sunset with people. You bond with people when you witness something as amazing as the sky together.
Take a study break and have a dance party with your roommate/soul sister. Those are the moments you will remember.
Don’t even feel bad about walking to get ice cream every night. You’re burning calories on the walk there!
If your campus has rental bikes, ride them at night… it hits different.
It’s okay if you have three cups a coffee a day. Coffee exists for a reason.

I don’t even know how to begin to conclude these thoughts, but I pray that they can help even just one person. I am still a baby at this college thing and by next month I will probably have many more thoughts, so I will keep you updated. If you are reading this and are overwhelmed by the refining fire, please reach out to me; Jesus made us for community! Let’s be here for each other… in the laughter and the heartache.

All my love,

Blair Elizabeth