Religion is not something I often tend to publicly write about. However, recently it has been on my heart to talk more about the great God I am lucky to have always with me.

This semester in no way has been easy, but throughout it all what has comforted me is knowing that God is always there and as an overall plan for my life that I will not see.

In difficult times, it is so easy to give up and feel as if God is not answering your prayers. However, he is always listening and only he knows if what we are praying for is what we need and truly aligns with his planned use of us. Sometimes what God is denying you could lead to more downfalls that he does not see the need for you to experience.

This is why I can confidently say without God I do not know where I would be. He continues to be there at times when I feel alone. He is there in triumphant times as well. It is truly amazing that because of his great love for us, we wake up each day. Surely this is worthy of great praise for him.

When I truly accepted God, I found satisfaction in life that I never once before had. Because of this, I think it to be so important to:

"Rejoice evermore.

Pray without ceasing.

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18