What God has prepared for us.

"No eye has seen no ear has heard, no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9

All I can really say about this verse is YES!

I often wonder the direction my life is going in. A year ago I would never have been able to tell you that being here in Chicago was even a possibility. I never saw this opportunity coming, and in a matter of a few months I was accepted to this wonderful school. I was reminded this morning, that even in the midst of finals week fast approaching, and all the stress that comes with it, someone else wanted to be in my place. It was not God's will for them to be here, but it was His will that I be here. That blows my mind. It's such a gift. 

I just got back from a fantastic week off. I spent it with one of the most amazing families. I love them so dearly, and I can't begin to imagine what God is going to do with these new friendships. One thing I can tell you is that I am so content with resting in his presence and waiting to see where He leads me. 

From a little girl, i have always loved America. As I grew older, I always thought it would be super cool to live in America and work. When I had the opportunity to study here, I grabbed it with both hands. This was my chance. The only thing is, God's been preparing my heart for something else. I don't know where I'm going to go after I graduate from here. I still have three and a half years to go until that becomes an actual real thing, but it's still crazy to think that He knows exactly where He wants me to go. I pray that that is exactly where I will go, even though I don't know where that is right now. 

My heart has been torn for the UK. To see how deprived it is from the gospel, and to see youth growing up in a culture that tells them that sex, drinking and partying is normal no longer sits right with me. I was one of those teens. I used to scream at my parents, "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, WHAT I DO IS NORMAL!!!" How is that sort of lifestyle normal for a 16 year old? IT ISN'T. But our pears, the media and the people we look up to tells us differently. I'm not sure if, in 3.5 years I will go back to the UK, but I certainly pray for my homeland that people realise their need for Christ, and they realise it soon. I also know, that I can't even begin to comprehend what God is going to do with my life. I love Him SO much, and I'm excited for this journey I am just beginning.

For some strange reason I have found this so easy to write, as for the other ten or so essays I have to write over the next two weeks, not so much. I hope you can be encouraged by what I have said tonight somehow. Let me just leave you with the verse I began with:

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9!

Enjoy your day, night, sleep or work! Whatever you're up to right now! Oh, and here's a couple of pictures too, cause every blog needs a picture to go along with it!

I'm down to my last Crunchie bar. Thanks pops for sending me them! I'm super thankful for sweet, little gifts like this! Love you! (P.s. If you're wondering what to send me for Christmas, some classic, non-nut, sweets will be happily accepted. Also, I would LOVE to receive your family newsletters! I hope to have one sent out soon!)

I decorated my wall. Can you see the treeee? :D