While in the process of moving 1,200 miles from home, it has become a very discouraging time for me. I am surrounded by amazing people in my hometown who repetitively ask me why I would leave. Over the past three months, it has become very discouraging.
When deciding if I should move or not, a close friend just kept asking why. The only answer I could come up with was, "Because God keeps opening up doors and I feel that if I don't go through them, I'll regret it later." In all honesty, why would I leave home? My education is here, my church family is here, and my family is here. The only reason to go is God. Yet somehow in this move, I feel alone and that has left me very discouraged.
A month ago, I attended a Verspers (Worship) service at a college that one of my best friends attends. The worship leader started off the service by saying, "Remember that no matter what, You are in the palm of God's hand." It was exactly what I needed to hear. I'm not going through this alone.
Instead of discouraging someone to try something new, encourage them. It will make all the difference in the world.
That's right, D. So many people go through life saying, "What if I would have done…" and regret it later on in life.
ReplyDeleteYou've been around long enough already to know that it isn't always "moving away" from something, but instead, you are moving "toward something", even though the pathway isn't completely clear yet.
God has given you wings of opportunity, and I am glad you're using them.
Remember, friendship never is "too far away".