Ready, Set...

Picture the most important thing about you. Something you treasure, something that you know will never change. Now imagine that you are about to be placed in a battle ground of forces fighting against that very thing, trying to draw you away from it. Like lions in an arena, ready to pounce at your first sign of weakness. You're scared to death because you know how weak you truly are, but you're incredibly confident of the this thing that you treasure. As dramatic as it sounds, this captures the racing thoughts and feelings I have as a prepare to move away to college in two weeks. In addition to being incredibly excited to start this new chapter in my life, I can't help but recognize the unique opportunities I'll have; both good and bad. The fresh temptations that come with independence, the anxiety of entering school after being home schooled my whole life, the reality of being surrounded and immersed in the world. It scares me to think of all the things going against my burning desire to stand firm in the gospel. But as I dig into scripture I remember that when God adopted me as his child he did not give me a spirit of fear, but of power and love. (2nd Timothy 1:7) This gives me confidence and a joy that is not my own as I look forward to the next four years of fighting for the gospel. I've decided to write about it because I have to. I can't allow the work I know God is going to do to be untold. He has given me the most precious gift, salvation from the eternal wrath I deserve in my sin, and I need to share it. So, if you want to read about the stories of a desperate sinner who's doing her best to run after our awesome savior, feel free to follow.