Offically Senior!

  Its hard to believe that today was my last first day of high school. Im offically a Senior!! Its almost bittersweet for me because all I've pretty much have known was School Life. It has definately been a roller coaster ride. I have made many new friends that will last a life time, and have even lost some along the way; went from crying to laughing in a matter of minutes because all it took was one of my goofy friends to cheer me up with their famous jokes. My faith in God has grown so much over the years and I am thankful for everyone at TBC who has invested in my life over the years.

  This year I am set out to just take it all in... enjoy every moment from the weightroom to the football stands on friday nights to just walking down the halls. I've dedicated this year to really grow in my faith in God and really taking a stand around my campus. High school is a huge mission field and as a Christian, I am called to share the gospel with EVERYONE around me. I need to take a stand and be a godly example to my peers and my youth group as well. I am the only senior girl in my Sunday School class and I'm starting to feel the pressure. I want to leave them as strong as ever. These girls are a HUGE part of my life and I have already seen them step up this year. The way God is working in their lives is amazing.

  I've realized how important prayer and staying in the word is this past week. There are a lot of life changing decisions coming up in my life. I have to decide where I want to go to college and what I want to do (though I have a good idea about my career choice). My biggest thing, is that I want to fulfill God's will for my life. This summer I realized that in order to fulfill these things I need to truely become a follower of Jesus. I need to wake up every morning, dive into the word and say 'I commit this day to you, God.. today I will pick up my cross and follow you.' This is huge!  It totally changes my life and just my outlook in general. If I stay close to God and indulge in his word, then He will show me His will and His path for my life.
                                 

           "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans of good and not evil,

 to give you a future and a hope." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

                                                           xoxo,
                                                         Heather