What I Need

I have been saying my first couple rounds of good-byes for the summer. Seriously, I have held off the tears but the hugs have been monster! I know that it will get harder as campus empties out for the summer. Withdrawal will start kicking in about sometime Sunday night.

I know God has me in a much different place than I was a year ago. (THANK GOD!) I was chatting with a friend and mentor this afternoon and she affirmed somethings that make me praise Him all the more. Because of many circumstances, I had to depend on God more. My walk with Him is richer because, instead of seeking comfort in people, I sought Him.

All the things that we often say as Christians that we "should" do became things I needed to do. Time in His word, prayer, worship. All of these are not as mechanical as they used to be. Jesus taught me how to seek Him, to talk to Him, to praise Him.

Here is the thing, I want others to know Him intimately. God relates to each one of us individually because of the unique way He created each of us, but He always offers the deeply passionate, intimate relationship with Him. Too often we are scared to go there. There is no hiding with Him...Just lay it out there and ask Him to do what He wills with it.

I have found myself amazed at how I know Jesus now and that I am still not done learning more about Him.