Today, I move from my temporary room and into the room I will be living in for the rest of the semester. Until today, I have been largely unsettled; I’ve spent a large amount of time wandering, running, exploring, thinking and reading, usually alone. I’ve made a few friends, met some people I really enjoy, but on a larger scale, I’ve been mostly alone. As of today, I will start to settle. As other students come to campus for the beginning of the year, I think I will start to integrate. I will make some deeper friendships, and I will start to feel at home.
But this time has been great for me, like two weeks alone in the wilderness. God has a new hold on me. I’ve seen and experienced how good and present and faithful and gracious He is. I understand how dependent I am on Him. He has given me just enough vision for the present, and that is all I need. Because of my faith in Him, I have great expectations for this semester.
This time has also given me some time to consider what the form and purpose of this blog should be. While I am sure that it will change in minor ways as the semester progresses, I want to use this blog for two things; first, to share short stories of humorous or exciting things I see (or get caught up in), and to give an account of my well-being, specifically my relationship with God. I am on an adventure, as a young man exploring a new continent, and as a son of God, learning to glorify and trust his Father. They are not separate; both feed each other. Hopefully, each entry will reflect this.
I don’t know who will read this blog. If you know the Jesus I know and love, please pray for me in this time, not that I am safe and happy, but that I am caught up in the glory of God and that I do not deviate from His will. If you don’t know Jesus, don’t worry, I’m not going to post any sermons. I’m just going to say it how I see it. Thank you for any comments or emails or letters or anything you send my way. You are all missed and treasured.
Thank you for reading!
