When you turn twenty-six you age off of your parents medical insurance, I believe that is a sign of growing up.
Last night, I went to my church’s college service. I felt like a fish out of water, like I didn’t fit in. Even when I did see my friends, I still felt like I wasn’t where I needed to be. When I got home that night, I journaled to God and asked him why I felt that way. His reply made me stop writing and ponder on that truth,
“You’re not a college student.”
Have you ever had one of those moments, where God plainly lets you know what you need to hear? Happens to me A LOT. It’s like a light bulb moment when you are completely comfortable in the dark.
“Maybe its time you stop pretending and grow up.”
Last night, I was dealt some tough love, that I needed in my hand. I have been pretending to be a college student for the past seven years. The number seven keeps popping up and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Seven is the number of completion in the Bible. Things happen in the number seven. God could be saying the “college student” chapter of my life is closing, and I need to grow up to bigger and better things.
Change in no matter in what form can be scary. And I am the girl, who used to be completely comfortable where I was. However I have learned that when God tells you to go, you go. Although we would want to stay in our comfy leggings.
Change is not always a bad thing. That is what I have learned in my walk with Jesus; sometimes change is here for a reason, and I just need to accept it. I don’t know what this new season I am walking into will hold, but I know the One who holds this season and I know He will be there to walk me through it.
“But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.”-Isaiah 43:1-2
Here’s to growing up and not looking back,
MH
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