I’ve mentioned quite a few times in my posts about how our God is a God of peace and clarity. As of today, He has shown me this once again. It’s not that I had forgotten, but sometimes we all need a small reminder. Let me explain…

I have recently been thinking about transferring out of my current university. As many of you know, I attend Western Carolina University, which is three hours away from my home. This distance has made a huge impact on my life, especially as of recently. I knew that being away from home was going to be difficult, but I was not prepared for the loneliness I often feel while being at school.

I have been considering transferring for this reason for a while. It has been something that I have been struggling with because there are both pros and cons to leaving Western. I am anxious to be closer to my loved ones, but it breaks my heart to think about leaving my youth group. They have been stamped on my heart, and leaving them will be one of the hardest things I’ve done. I talked this over with both my family and a close friend here at school, all of whom have expressed their support of me when making this decision. For that, I am eternally grateful.

But I was still waiting for the clarity that I needed from Him.

Tonight, this decision was weighing heavily on me. Today was the first time in a few months where I cried over missing home. I called my mom and we talked about it once again. She could tell that I was struggling, as she always does. I have been praying constantly for God to give me the guidance that I needed. I have felt lost and conflicted over this decision for what feels like a lifetime.

Then, God blessed me with what I have been praying for.

It was sudden, and all at once. I was sitting in my dorm, attempting to finish a paper I’m writing for a class. My mind was jumbled from going between being stressed about my paper to being stressed about transferring. Then I felt this peace fall over me. It sounds crazy and surreal; I have never experienced anything like it before. All of a sudden, I knew exactly what God has planned for me. I received the clarity I prayed for through His grace and love.

So now, I can say with confidence that I will be attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte next fall.

I feel more at peace right now than I have in a while. God reminded me that if I only trust and wait on Him that I will get where I belong. Our God is amazing; He is always here to guide and protect us, His children.

Much Love,

Emily

Song of the Post: “My Savior, My God” by Aaron Shust. Somehow this song always ends up being stuck in my head, and I really can’t help but think that it’s God’s way of reminding me that He is always there for me. My God, He was; my God, He is; my God, He’s always going to be.