2013 - A year of Blessing and Adventure

Another year has FLOWN by and I sit here in MY home reflecting on all God did in 2013. This time last year I was getting ready to start my final semester of college, was busy applying for jobs, seeking God's direction and wondering with great anticipation for what God would do in my life post-college. In last years New Year's post, I wrote the following:

'I have no idea what will be happening once I graduate. And, I am ok with that. Sometimes it is nice to not know what God is bringing next...I am resting in the unknown. Here's to 2013 being a year of blessing and adventure!' 

Seriously, if I had any idea of what God would be calling me to after college, I would have simply laughed and said NO WAY! God BLEW my mind by giving me the opportunity to serve Him through Highlands. I would have laughed at the thought that God would put me in such a place of leadership and responsibility right after college...and not only that..merely DAYS after graduating....in the field I majored in! Who would have THOUGHT!?

The Chalet at Mount Baker. HS Winter
Retreat 2013. 

This year has definitely been one of the most wild and adventure-filled years of my life. I have fallen so much more in love with the Lord as I have seen Him provide in ways BEYOND what I could even dream of. I have no DOUBT that He will continue to allow me to fall more in love with Him because that is what He wants. He wants us to be so in love with Him that His love radiates out of us and shows others who God is. THAT is my biggest prayer!

Growing up I was often told by those older than me that 'college will be the best years of your life.' There is definitely some truth to that. I made life-long friends, learned valuable lessons about God, myself and ministry. I made some amazing memories that I know I will have with me for the rest of my life. I LOVED college. Every bit of it...the stress, the papers, the classes, the learning...I thrived in college and miss it from time to time. But really, I am LOVING this season of life that God has put me in. The last 7 months have looked completely different than anything I ever imagined my life could be...but it is WAY better and I wouldn't change it for anything.

2013 was a year of drastic growth, adventure, blessing and JOY. I am SO beyond excited to see what God has in store for 2014. I know it will not be easy. I will fail, I will doubt and I will question...but in my core...I will KNOW that God has me where He has me for a reason and I am STOKED to be allowed to serve Him like I do.

Here's to 2014 being a year of contentment, fun and JOY in all things!!!