New places, New faces. Same God.

While I am in a new place, and meeting so many places,

it's so good to know that God remains the same.

He is opening doors for me left and right!

It's amazing to see His hand in my life.

I continually stand in awe of Him for all that He is doing,

and will continue to work in me and through me.

One year ago, if you had asked me where I would be today,

I don't know that I would have had the faith

to see all of the incredible things in store for me this year!

Even this summer, all of the things that I was able to do

were truly personal dreams realized.

What a blessing and privilege to know that

I am smack dab in the center of God's will.

He continually reminds me that I am not alone -

He is watching over me,

rejoicing in all of the good things that He has in store for me.

I am a child of God, and I am safe in His arms.

It's All New!

Being a new person in a new town is unfamiliar to me.

Yet that's where I am.

It all feels so surreal. I have a feeling that when classes start, it begin to feel more like reality.

It's just hard to accept that this is my life. It feels like I'm away at summer camp or something.


I want it to feel real again. I want to wake up with excitement, and jump out of bed, exhilarated to start

the day. I want to feel the joy of living. When will that return to me? I mean, it's only been a week, sure.

But it all feels so strange. It's still sinking in.

The reality that I am in a new town, on my own, blazing my own trail. It's exciting at the same time that

it is frightening. I'm excited for a new experience. Yet, I am frightened of the unknown.

School starts Monday. Ready or not, here we go.

A Crossroads.

Here I am, at the crossroads. I see clearly that here, I take a turn which will forever alter the course of my

life. And it is a good thing! Tomorrow, I am moving away for college. In many ways, so bittersweet, yet

this summer has flown.

It seemed for the longest time that moving day would never come, but it has truly snuck up on me.

What a thrilling, frightening time this is. Thrilling in that there are so many new opportunities coming.

Frightening in that I will be away from all that is familiar and dear to me. Yet, I trust in the fact that God

is faithful to provide all that I need, even when I don't even know what I should ask for, Jesus intercedes

to the Father on my behalf. I feel so cherished! God is going before me and behind me. He is dancing

over me with singing, laughing, because He knows the great things in store for me, and there is no

reason why I should be anxious. The Lord is faithful, and will bring to completion that work which He

has begun in me.

~Lysandra

Rethink. Reflect. Renew.

Today was a day for me to simply rethink, reflect, and renew. I have been going & going, running around doing so many things. Even when I wasn't "on the go," I was still thinking about all of the things that needed to be done. Talk about stress! So much on my mind, and then when I wasn't aware of something pressing needing to be done, I was trying to recall some important task that it felt like I should be doing.

What I did today was what I had needed to do for a long time.

I simply sat in my room and journaled. Then I took a short nap...when I woke up, I sat on my bed and thought for a long time. I thought about everything I've been doing this summer, and mentally worked through all of the things I've been doing and how I have been spending my time. A time of reflection is the best label for this time.

And it was truly refreshing. It allowed me to mentally recharge.
I have been getting so frustrated, feeling like there is so much left to accomplish in preparation for all of my transitions coming up, but there comes a point at which you do all that you can do, and then it's time to sit and wait. Wait and watch for the opportunity, try to listen and hear what God is leading you to do...I am learning so much more to trust in Him. He has provided housing for me, when one month ago I wasn't even sure where I was going to live!

Now I am looking for a job, but I know that God will lead me in this job search, and provide the perfect work environment & schedule for me. He has promised that He will supply all that I need, and it is time that I stop simply knowing these facts, and take them to heart (personalize them). This is His promise to me, and I will hold onto that hope with all that is within me.