Going into this year, I know there are going to be wonderful things to come. From graduation in May, traveling on my dream vacation, starting my new life in college and so many more blessings that are expected to come I plan to have a mindset of trust in my faith to help me get through the year.
As there are many exciting and positive experiences to come, sometimes I tend to imagine things not going as planned or getting caught in a state of feeling overwhelmed instead of enjoying the moment. I want to get better at fully trusting that I know God has a plan for me and that no matter what happens, it is for the best. If I should face disappointment I know I can trust His plan for me, even though it can be hard sometimes. As I end my last year of high school I want to remember it for the friendships I built, the memories I make, and the impact I left on those around me. When I head off to college I want to not be afraid of meeting new people, joining clubs and organizations, and finding a church home, while also getting used to campus, and that comes with being faithful and confident in my trust in God.
Most of the time, I tend to overthink things or second guess myself whenever I have an idea and am not sure how others will think of it. An idea I had was to start doing a bible study with my best friend. Ever since we started it, I have found an overwhelming amount of peace when I take the time to read and deep dive into my Bible. I realize how beautiful it is to come together and read, and then relate the message to our lives. This is something that I believe is really going to help me get through the wonderful and the tough parts of this new year.
I know that in this next year I am going to experience many firsts such as living away from home, going to college, traveling to Europe and ending my high school career. Sometimes the thought of the unknown or uncertain scares me. I have to remember that I can trust God through it all – the highs, the lows, and the in between. I believe this will also help me when it comes to trusting myself to make new friends, building a community in college, and being okay with experiencing new things in the future.
Whether I’m walking across the stage at graduation, flying across the country, or moving into my dorm I want to have trust in God that everything will turn out for good in the end.