I really did not expect to have so much to write on this blog, but last
night I realized how amazing the process of sharing testimonies can be and I
felt that it would be awesome to share about it. So much happened for me
through the few hours I spent sharing and listening last night. I feel as
though that activity of being so open has so many impacts and benefits that are
sometimes over looked in this current college and societal climate. Where almost
everything has some element of being fake or superficial wrapped up in it. And
that oversight was reveled within me last night as I shared with these two
amazing men of God about struggles and victories that we are each going
through.
The first thing that really became apparent was the bonding that took place
through that kind of communication. Vulnerability is a concept that a lot of
people understand but don’t fully utilize in their relationships with God or
with his children. Seeing how the three of us grew closer even from just those
short few hours blew me away. I think that it’s important for us as followers
of Jesus to look for ways to be transparent when it comes to our stories. Our
experiences are to be used as a way to connect and uplift each other.
The second benefit that came from last night’s testimonies was the
self-reflective time capsule that I got the chance to open. Something that I’ve
discovered, as I’m about to finish my first year of college, is that time is
not going to slow down. And with that reality comes this mindset of always
looking into the future. It’s easy to forget about what God has delivered us
from. It’s easy for his faithfulness to slip our minds. And it’s even easier to
take his provision for granted. I was amazed sharing about what Jesus has done
in my life up to this point. He truly is in control of all things and has a
burning and jealous desire for the love his people.
The last impact was simply the waves of encouragement that washed over my
heart. Seeing how God is uplifting my brothers in Christ was such a beautiful
thing. And realizing that we are honestly not that different from each other
was also a blessing. That we all have struggles that our King is in the process
of conquering. We have victories that testify to his power. And the fact that
we are each looking to serve our King with everything we have, even in the face
of our brokenness. God is working on this campus and in the hearts of his
people here. The future looks so exciting! But lets not forget about God’s
impact on the past either!!
The Daily Walk 