2014 Recap: Promise Keeper

Where do I begin about 2014? I can't even begin to write about the blessings, the favor, the opportunities, the doubt, sadness and fear that I have experienced this year. Because all in all, God has been ever so faithful.


The biggest lesson I learned this year is: God keeps His promises. It's so easy to doubt God when the evidence is negative, but that's exactly when God works best. I knew that He had called me to be a psychologist, but because of my brief stint as a biology major, my GPA was a mess. This time last year, I was completing grad school applications, terrified that I was not going to get an interview anywhere, talk less of get into a Clinical Psychology program. As I type this, I've completed my first semester of a doctorate program, a program that I was told I was not competitive enough for. To top it all off, I aced my first semester. I'd be lying if I said that I got here on my own. It was only by the grace of God. Once I got into grad school, everything else just literally fell into place. Sometimes, I sit and wonder what I did to get into this program. I'm so blessed to be there. Just continue to follow the path that God has provided for you. You never know where He will lead.


Honestly, 2014 was THAT year. God opened soooo many doors and pushed me wayyyy out of my comfort zone. From graduation, to moving to another state, to starting grad school, it's been quite the adventure. I haven't always been the happiest camper, but God has given me this incredible peace that even scares me sometimes. Having to move away from the only place I had ever known as home was so hard, but I know that God has a reason and nothing happens by mistake.


Not sure what plans God has for 2015, but I'm entering the year with an open heart and letting Him lead.


What are you hoping and praying for this year?




Selah [pause and think]

Focusing on the Way

So it's that time again...

Time to register for classes for next semester and what not. Two weeks ago, I went to my advising appointment and was told that because of my grades, I would be a much better candidate for a Master's in Clinical Social Work instead of the PhD in Clinical Psychology that I want to pursue. This really made me think, 'But, God isn't this what you want me to do, though?' This was the first time since switching from Pre-Med to Psychology that I began to question my career path. This past summer I did an internship with a Clinical Social Worker and enjoyed it, so why not go that way? All because of the statement of one person, I was considering settling.

That weekend, as I was listening to "Walk on Water" by Mali Music, I heard and actually GRASPED the meaning of the lines, "Full of power and might, Jesus the Christ defies the logical, Just keep your eyes on Him, Keep your eyes on Him. Don't look to the left, nor to the right, just walk to The Light." I had never really thought about those words until that moment and my eyes filled with tears. God used that song to remind me that no matter what man says, God is able. "With man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible."  (Matthew 19:26) He knows the way and He's ready to direct my path (Proverbs 3:5-6). All He wants is for me to keep my eyes on Him. If He gave me every single thing that I needed for my future right now, I would have no reason to put my trust in Him.. "He's the Maker of my dreams and He's making a way for me." (Group 1 Crew, "Steppin' Out")  I'm still not 100% on God's plan for my life, but I know that it's something amazing (Jeremiah 29:11) and I'm trusting Him to lead.

Don't let ANYthing uproot the dream God has planted in your heart. He is able, he will never fail. He is the only one who can equip you for the awesome work He has made just for you and how He does it may just DEFY all logic.

Selah [pause and think]

Check out the songs! They've been an encouragement for me....