IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR OF THIS THING!?!?!
Wow. God is good. So good. Writing this blog has been such a sweet journey. Connecting with people spiritually is what we are created for friends. Whether it’s been a text or a conversation a month later, it’s been pretty mind boggling to watch the Lord at work, intricately using my life and others to bring Him the ultimate glory. Our Father connects His people. And that is something I can’t stop smiling about. It also ties together my thoughts on the past FOUR months (I know I’m LATE with this thing). Quick life update (as if you couldn’t tell per social media/the endless pics I’m tagged in @my roomies)- I was back in Gainesville (ROUND 3)-same apartment, same roommates, same crazy busy fun that college brings about. Went on a life long dream of a college road trip (#daleDallas) to watch our beloved gators, did way too much physics homework, survived a hurricane with a bajillion people in our apartment, spent my Saturdays hanging out with football recruits, and just had a lot of FUN. But in the seemingly “same” the Father has revealed himself to me so anew. Because he gives us our daily bread; renewing and redeeming us daily. And in this I have become SO overwhelmed with the richness that is the Church (as in 1 Corinthians 12:27 church- Christ’s people). Here’s a quote from Weight of Glory, a C.S Lewis book I read through this semester. Just a heads up- this book has permanently altered/questioned so many of my viewpoints in the best possible way and this one might just be the most impactful yet ( 100% put it on the To Read list). “Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbour is the holiest object presented to your senses. If he is your Christian neighbour he is holy in almost the same way, for in him also Christ vere latitat—the glorifier and the glorified, Glory Himself, is truly hidden.” I have reread and reread this quote. And it WRECKS me. Because it just makes sense. Words I never could have myself but speak my heart so accurately. Our brothers and sisters. They reflect our Savior. They have been created anew. The Spirit lives in them. And fruits grow out of this. Praises overflow. Truth is spoken. We are able to be pointed to the cross. Pointed to Jesus. I FEEL the weight of this. Of God’s people doing their thing. And so richly this semester. I am so FOR my brothers and sisters. And I truly do learn more and more about Jesus through them. Whether it’s watching them thrive in using their talents and gifts or being on the receiving end of some dang good truth-Jesus is made known. And it’s all about Jesus friends. And my heart overflows in thankfulness for our Father who has given me people who’s lives reflect this. It’s a sweet journey this life- and it’s made sweeter with people who remind you of your identity. Remind you where your true home is. Remind you to keep those eyes upward- on eternal things. So thank you Church. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. So literally. For the “I’m praying” texts before an exam, for the coffee date life catch ups, for the bible studies, for the accountability, the deep questions, the shared meals, the laughs, the tears, the worship, and the reminders. The reminders of our Holy God. The glorifier, the glorified- and Glory Himself.
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