A Promise is a Promise!

I leave for Chicago in 11 days..I still can't believe it is that soon. To me, Chicago right now is almost a dream, but no, it is reality. I'll be doing life in Chicago and I'm ready to see if I can handle the city life. I have been doing my best to prepare myself for this trip, preparing for the excitement and the falls I know I will encounter. I have just finished raising my support that I need for this trip. My grandparents graciously gave me well enough money to cover my remaining costs. I was in awe when I opened their card and saw the amount they gave me. But all I have to say is that GOD is good and that He does provide when we put our trust in Him. I can now be at ease over my support because that is one less thing I need to worry about at this point.

I have also finished my book for the trip last weekend (when it was already a week over due..oops!). We had to read "God's Big Picture" by Robert Vaughn. At first, I wasn't too thrilled about reading it, but as I actually got into it, it was really challenging and insightful. I learned a lot from that little book. It was cool to see how much the Old Testament overflows into the New Testament. I had always heard that the New Testament is a continuation of the Old Testament, but I never knew exactly how much. The Old Testament is filled with the promises that God gives to his followers and the people of that time. The New Testament is where all of those promises are filled. These promises are little pinky promises that God makes to His people. These are bigger promises that if He didn't fulfill them then who would put their faith in Him. These promises are what we can count on as believers of what God will do in our lives. He promises to provide and take care of us and that is exactly what I needed to hear as I'm preparing to go to Chicago. God will provide and take care of all of my needs and allow me to grow in Him throughout this summer. I have been able to rest in that God will provide me with my support, a job, and an experience that I'll never forget.

This past week, I found out who I'll be rooming with. One is my sweet friend Amy from ECU. I'm so excited to be able to really get to know her this summer since we will be living together. My other roommates are both from other states. One is from Wyoming and the other is from Michigan I do believe. I'm so ready to see the friendships that will evolve this summer and how God will use those friendships for His purpose.

God is going to be doing some awesome things this summer and I am ready to be challenged by Him!