Take My Heart

Tomorrow I will move out of room 236 and officially complete my second year at Central College.
This semester, I have been blessed in many ways. I grew deeper in relationships with the amazing men and women around me. I was blessed to be able to lead Bible studies, and a book study with my dear roommate, Chelsea. I learned more about God's heart for me, and during that process I was invited to jump off some ledges, trusting that God would catch me, and I would end up in a beautiful new place. God is faithful. And I have grown in Him because of those risks.

I'm not by nature a risk taking person. I probably enjoy being comfortable even more than the average person. I don't like to travel; I didn't to leave my house for a week in the summer even to go to camp into high school. I don't like uncertainty, and I would much prefer the assurance of safety than the possibility of adventure.

But I've learned that God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He doesn't call us to make decisions out of fear. He doesn't want me to analyze things all the time. He wants me to love him, and follow his lead. And he promises he will be with me through every step.

This summer is another step outside of my comfort zone. I have always been a bit scared of big cities, and I've never spent any time in a diverse neighborhood. But every time I have stepped out in faith to uncertainty before, God has blessed me with even more of his strength. So I step into this new journey with expectation that God will do huge things. With expectations that God will cause me to fall deeper in love with him. And with an expectation that He will lavish his love on me as I step into uncertainty.

Take My Heart- by Misty Edwards

"For a long time, I have waited for you.
You have won my heart, and I am following.
For a long time, I've been crying out for you.
Tears make my heart soft, I am ready for the return of the Lover.

Fashioned from the very fabric of God.
At the start of time set free to decide.
I will love you.
You're the one who loved me first.
Just one look from your eye
I'm captivated by the eyes of the Lover.

So take my heart, my mind and strength too.
I was made for loving you.
So I will wait, and I'll be faithful.
I was made for loving you."

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