Okay, so writer's block is a serious thing. I can't even tell you the last time I felt like I had written something worth reading. I decided the best thing to do was to just start writing and see where it went.

To say the least, this season of my life has definitely been an interesting one so far. College has already brought me so many amazing people and memories. It's been a season full of growth and patience. With every new experience, twist and turn, every bump in the road, I've been wondering just exactly what it's all gonna come together as. Throughout, one thing has been crystal clear. The Lord is preparing me.

The funny thing about that, though, is that I don't have a clue as to what exactly He's preparing me for, but that might be the best part. It's like being blindfolded by your best friend on your birthday, you don't know what's going on, but you trust that whatever lies next is gonna be great. Having faith in someone is the best kind of anticipation.

Now, don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of nights spent saying, "uhhh... okay God, I trust you, I really do, but can I maybe, like, get a hint? pretty please??" Sometimes, being in a season of waiting can be defeating. It feels like every move could be the wrong one.

The thing is -- it's not about every individual step we take, although they do matter. God is more of an "all about the big picture" kinda guy. He's working on our journey as a whole, not every wrong turn we make along the way. Even though it's a little (ok - sometimes VERY) stressful to not have a perfect, secure sense of what the future holds, it is pretty encouraging to know that we're right in the middle of what's shaping us into our future selves. That means making some memories, learning some lessons, having some fun, and realizing just how much we need God.

I know that He has my best interests at heart. It's already figured out. I am fully and completely known and loved by the maker of the universe in this season of my life and the next and even the next after that, and so are you. What a comforting feeling to know that no matter what, He loves us through our mess.

What can seem so complex, doesn't have to be at all. Allowing us to sit back and trust his plan while we enjoy the way he has already made for us is one of the greatest privileges our sweet God has given us.