Winter break… in other words, time with family, friends, relaxing, and everything in between. This year, however, there was a new addition that made my break one I will forever remember. I can undoubtedly say that this year was the best Christmas break I have ever had for a lot of reasons, but what sealed the deal was Jan. 2 through Jan. 5, when I got the opportunity to go to Oklahoma City for SMC.

SMC, Student Mobilization Conference, is a three day conference that over 2,500 college students attended this year.

SMC was in every way amazing and life changing. Here’s why:

Being surrounded by 2500 other college students willing to take a weekend out of their Christmas break to let the Lord transform their heart is absolutely surreal.

Constant praise, amazing speakers, and incredible worship bands.

Countless workshops catered to areas you currently need the most guidance in. Whether it be relationships, how to get the most out of scripture reading, how to be a faithful Christian in college, finding our purpose in this world, or even how to love your husband before you even have one, SMC had it all.

Our hearts were overflowingly filled and our hands reached out in a hunger for more of the Lord's endless truth, love, and grace.

Finally, I met some new lifelong friends with similar mindsets who want to pursue their faith and make it a priority throughout college and for the rest of their lives.

My life is forever changed. I trust so much more now that God truly has a plan for me and there is someone so much greater in control of my life.

I'm already counting down the days until SMC 2017. Hope you will join and be open to the many ways the Lord yearns to transform our hearts. Pursue your walk with Christ and I promise you, He will absolutely blow your mind.