Confirmation.

I guess I need to preface this before I go into what I'm actually talking about...

There was a time this summer that I was intensely reconsidering my return to Grove City this fall as a sophomore. Why? Many reasons. For one, I am continually brought down by financial burdens. I struggle with trusting God with my money [I'm a blockhead.], and seeing my debt increase so consistently puts a knot in my stomach and tears in my eyes. Furthermore, I felt like I'd built up some sort of intolerance to the school itself. I've become more and more aware of all the things I dislike about this place. I sometimes sense a lack of passion and truthfulness permeating the culture here. [I still consider this a viable truth.]

So, all that said, I was seriously looking into other options and seeking God's answer to my cries for guidance.

He answered me. [So crazy, and so cool.] One night at camp, I inexplicably had an answer to the question that I was to return to school and continue my education here. I knew God had led me through this period of questioning for a reason - He is bringing change. The purpose of all the confusion in my mind was to reevaluate my position at school, in the world, and in my walk with God. This has been a constant reminder of my need to throw off all that is of me and wholeheartedly leap into the will of God.

So here I am, in room 223 of Lincoln Hall, back at school. Oh, and the confirmation that deserved a spot in the title? I was asked to speak at the freshman Sunrise Service, where all freshman, RAs, and OB members will be in attendance, plus some extras I'm sure. It is my prayer that God will humble me and use me to speak His truth into their lives - to use my experiences to encourage others to fall deeply in love with the Lord and throw themselves deeply into His plan.

"Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand" (Jeremiah 18:6)