If I'm being honest, this summer has been one of the hardest things I've yet to endure as a young woman. New challenges have presented themselves and demanded difficult decisions. And HA, I hate decisions. I hate change. But now is one of those times...God has pulled me from the comfortable and familiar and brought me to a place of peace in strange newness. This newness will take time to grow on me, but I am so excited about the ministry prospects within this new chapter.
I am filled with bittersweet emotions to announce that I will not be returning to Sayers Classical Academy for my senior year. Instead, I will be attending Boyce College and Christian Educational Consortium for dual credit classes. This has been an extremely difficult decision, but I believe that God has opened and closed specific doors for a very clear purpose--some of that purpose I have yet to see. This school choice will grant an exciting new freedom to pursue a job and time in my theatre craft. Within my first semester, I will be taking English 101, Missions, Psychology, and Government/Economics.
New York was also an exciting week filled with crazy opportunities (class with Sutton Foster, anyone?!) and got me truly thinking about the years ahead. Do I truly desire to pursue this craft with all of my heart for the rest of my life? And could God really be calling me to a place of such darkness that it physically hurts my heart? Many factors will affect whether or not I will call Manhattan "home," but I know that the city needs as much light as possible. I had the additional privilege to attend Hillsong NYC, and felt more at home than I had all week. There will be a revolution in that city, y'all. All it needs is a body of people willing to light it up. I'm willing.
As mentioned, I will be working this fall. This will be a fun new venture, as I've never had a "real job." Another part of the new chapter!
And to add to it all, I decided to chop my hair off. This fresh chapter is something my heart needs, as much as it desires comfort. I am thrilled by how He is working, and am praising Him for open doors.
I am so grateful for all the friends and family who have lifted us up in prayer and been so filled with the love of the Father!
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
Matthew 18:20
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens..."
Ephesians 3:1
All this sounds so exciting. I love ya, Lydia, and I can't wait to see what God has next for you!
ReplyDeleteKendra, thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement.
DeleteLydia, I was getting excited for you (while also feeling the trepidation you're feeling) as I read from beginning to end of this beautifully-written post! I can't wait to watch God's story unfold in your life as the months...and years...go on. And as a mother of two daughters, it's so encouraging to me to know a young lady who seeks to follow after God's heart as you do. I pray that my girls have that same desire when they're your age!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Brown, your words mean more to me than you know...I will be treasuring them in my heart! Thank you for your kindness and support!!
DeleteI so love you sweet Lydia! May the Lord continue to lead you to the beautiful places and let you experience his grace, presence and love in more personal intimate way! All things are possible with him! Just keep on loving Jesus as you already do!
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