Woah! It's been awhile since I've blogged! Wow.
Well, the snow is here! It makes me smile and frown at the same time..haha. But, it's here! As much as I feel "in" the holiday swing, I'm "out" of it too, in some sense. haha!
I am trying to remind myself the REASON why I love Christmas so much, and the reason why it's so important.
Along with Christmas, many decisions are here for me to make -- regarding the future. I'm very excited to be going to Moody Bible in Chicago! God has been doing a lot in my heart -- I will admit it hasn't been the most fruitful time for me with God...it's been so for a long time. I honestly feel like that man in the Bible who had to have his friends hold up his arms in battle, b/c he was so weary. But, through everything, GOD has proven Himself to be ever so faithful, and I am amazed every time He shows me this reality.
In regards to moving to Moody, I am reminded of so many people in the Bible and through out history who strived for God's Hand and His calling-God told them to "go"-and they went. They went even though there were many question marks and concerns, they left everything and went with nothing except their belief in God and the knowing HE will be faithful and lead.
I feel like that is where I am at. I listened to the calling and obeyed God in applying to Moody and doing something I didn't the last time I applied, and God blessed that by allowing me to be accepted. Now, I am going, with literally nothing after I pay what I have for school, going jobless down there, and relying on GOD fully to lead me through every detail. Yes, this is growing up, but it will be interesting. No parents, siblings, friends, or boy-friend going, just me holding onto God's hand and trusting He will show me what HE wants.
This reality has come to me in the past couple days. God is faithful, in our high & lows, pure & sinful times, laughter and sorrow--GOD IS GOD AND I AM NOT!
What an amazing Creator I belong to!
God bless you all as you go through out your CHRISTmas season!
~Natalie Joy~
