Junior Year Reflections

     On May 19th, I finished the eleventh grade! Since then I've been busy with some other things, and I just now found time to write.

 

    My junior year has been very memorable, both in good ways and in bad. Some relationships have grown stronger and some have weakened. I've come to terms with the fact that the Lord allows us to have different people in different seasons of our lives. I've experienced hurt that has drawn me closer to the One who holds me in His arms. He heals my heart even when I feel it's impossible to heal. I've read some great books that kept me at the edge of my seat and I've read books that made me want to fall asleep in the middle of the third page. I've become more aware of the world around me, but that world is broken and sinful. Through the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly, my family and my God have been there for me. I don't know what I would do without them!

    I think my favorite subject this year was English. But then again, English and History usually are my favorites, and I didn't study History this year. I can't pick a favorite book I read. I read over twenty-five books, and most of them were packed full of surprises, romance, adventure, and other excitement. I read the entire Bible with some ladies from my church this year, as well as studied in depth the New Testament at my church's co-op. Each book taught me some great lessons. For example, the Books of the Law show how we can never live up to God's holy standard, and our need for a Savior. The beautiful story of Ruth represents the redemption God gives us. The Psalms show how to give glory to God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in. The Gospels are the account of the earthly ministry of our Lord and Savior, and how He rescued us from death and darkness. The letter from Paul to the Philippians commands Believers to have joy in the suffering. Revelation is Jesus' final message to us, promising to return one day and bring us to Him! 

    As I look ahead to my senior year, I know I have many decisions to make. Where am I supposed to attend college? Do I go away or stay at home? What am I supposed to study? Which friendships are worth building into? Which ones are okay to let go of? What is His will for my life? I know I can find the answers to these questions if I earnestly seek His direction and guidance, as well as heed the advice of my parents. Please pray for me as I go down this road of uncertainty.

With His Love, 

Alyssa

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