Reflection.

Well, this summer has been the best yet. I was able to enjoy most of my summer serving at the wonderful Fort Wilderness. Beneath the tress and by the water, I became so close with my friends and my Savior. I found myself, and learned who I am in Him. For that I am truly thankful.

Now the time has come, for high school to start..one last time.
Tear..sniff.
Moving on.
As many of you know, ( or maybe our don't) I will be a senior and college decisions seemed fairley easy because that decision was the thing I wanted. Anyway this summer I have been praying along with many others that God would help me search the depths of my soul and soften my heart. And he helped me do just that.

Ill admit, I'm a very stubborn person. When I want something badly enough I do it. If I say I am going to do something I do it. In this case, it was my college decision. I decided that where I wanted to go was where I was going. Period.
I found myself using the excuse, " oh yeah, God definently wants me here. This is it."
Until recently I didn't realize that by justifying that answer using the Lord and "his will"; I was sinning. I was taking something that I wanted so badly and saying that It was okay with God. Because thats what i wanted. I think this example can be applied to many different areas of our everyday lives.
This summer, I definently became completely open to the plans that the Lord truly has for me. Now don't get me wrong, that certain college is still an option but I'm just not sure it's truly right for me yet. We will see in a short time I suppose. College visits are happening...SOON. Yay!

I will be experiencing many lasts, but also soo many beginnings. God has great plans for the year ahead in our lives dear friends, all we have to do is dig into his word and pray for his will and his will only.

So the theme for my senior year became plain and clear.

Let go and Let God.

I don't need to worry about every detail in my future. I need to completely hand my life over to Him. He's got this, trust me. If God is for us, then who could ever stop us right? (Romans 8)

Thanks to everyone who has read my summer blog, I'll be starting a school year one soon.

In Him,
Taler