oh my goodness. i have hardly ever experienced revelations of such epic proportions. God, you are SO good.

they say that college is freedom. for the first time in your life, there's no mom that comes creeping around telling you to get off oovoo, no dad around to monitor your snacking, no curfews, no rules. you can basically do whatever you want, whenever you want.

but what is true freedom? it is only found in Jesus Christ. no longer being a slave to your sins; your insecurities; the chains that have dragged you down for so long you feel like you don't have the strength left to fight. being free of the crushing weight of others' opinions and expectations because your identity is found in Him. not comparing yourself to others, because in His eyes you are unique and infinitely precious. being released into forgiveness when you stumble. knowing that you are weak; but that it is not your strength that can help you keep on going, it is His strength alone.

oh man. that's a freedom far greater than the ones you'll be faced with in college.

help me, Jesus. I can't do it, but you can.