A little bit of climbing

God is good. I am a work in progress. There are so many thoughts that I'd love to share but somehow Im not sure what to share.

People keep asking me if I miss/will miss being an RA. Well, I do. I miss the people. However, I knew at the end of the semester and I really know now, that God will always work in and through his kids no matter where he leads them. I don't have a title anymore but God still gives me a soft listening ear. He's there when someone comes looking for an ISBN number and I ask what brought them to Belhaven and I learn that an awful lot and a hard road brought them to Belhaven. That's when you realize that God is at work, that His plan is greater than mine could ever be.

A lot less people may know me by name but they'll see me smile when they walk by. As I watch my friends step into leadership roles, I will rejoice and cry along with them through the happy and sad times. After all, isn't that what the body of believers is called to do?

I only have one year left in the dance department. Yes Dr. McCardle, my advisor, it seems like I have taken 60+ dance classes but its really only like 19. Every year placement is challenging. If you ever need a good dose of humility, try dancing with 100 other incredibly talented dancers. But the best part is to watch all the talent God has blessed them with and rejoice in their successes. It is a lesson of hope. You always hope you'll reach that next level and whether or not you do, you learn to work hard where you are and look forward to the next one! And somehow God adds a special little touch and you realize, this is the right class for me. These are the people He has placed me with. These are my fellow brothers and sisters who we'll grow and share with.

We always have something to say at the beginning of the year and sure there are disappointments but one must learn that those disappointments can't be halting. I was talking to a friend and we were realizing that everyone has different gifts. Its so easy to compare in dance but thats when you have to stop. You say look, she can do a double pirouette but she can capture an audience with a turn of the head. And that one, she's got a smile that will make anyone's day a little better. Oh and so and so, they will teach. She'll encourage, she'll speak, he'll lead. Figuring it out seems to be half the battle sometimes.

The other lessons God are showing me revolve around the fact that He is enough. Two of my friends shared two really neat things. The two pieces shared were 1. God satisfies. He is the only one who satisfies. 2. Trust, relax, enjoy (Isaiah and Hope were vessesl just sharin' God's heart with us)

It was one of those nights where I was brought to tears realizing that God is concerned about me. He knows my secret thoughts. He knew my worries and stresses and he picked them out and reminded me that I'm his daughter. As a daughter, I am provided for, I am loved, I am taken care of, I am comforted, my tears are washed away, my worries are calmed, my daddy's proud of me. With all that being said, why don't I give him my trust? Why don't I relax? Why don't I have the time of my life? Because I get caught. It's time to climb out and let go. Remember you are a child of the King! Are you stuck? You think its time to climb out?