Okay, so let’s transition into what I was really wanting to talk about, the changing of seasons. The transition from summer to fall is a change which I love hate. I love being able to wear sweaters, watch football, and not constantly sweat. At the same time that change means that the freedom summer provides is over, it gets cold outside, and winter is coming. I feel like there are so many mixed emotions with the changes from any weather related season. I also feel that this statement is true for changes in seasons in our lives. Currently I am going through a major season change in my life… the transition from high school to college. In late August I began my journey at Victory Family Leadership College in Norman, while also pursuing my church leadership degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. To be quite honest, this transition is terrifying and exciting and so many other emotions. I am super excited for my new journey in life because I know I am where God called me to be, but like it is scary. Leaving high school I was excited to leave my small town and experience all of the new exciting things. What I didn’t realize is college life isn’t easy. Ministry/leadership school isn’t easy. Did I think I was going to just breeze right through it, no, I am not quite that dumb. However, I did not realize how much mental toughness that it would take. I did not realize how much studying and homework college entailed. (Literally supposed to be reading my textbook at this moment lol!) I didn’t realize how draining it would be to be at church for hours on Sundays and Wednesdays. Despite all of the tough, I wouldn’t say negative, parts of this transition, I have really enjoyed stepping into this stage of growth. I have made so many friends since starting VFLC and know I will make many more connections through the next few years. Not only that but I have come to feel a sense of accomplishment in my life. I am learning to be proud of the small achievements such as getting an assignment done on time, helping execute a church event, or making someone’s day. This change now is only the beginning of the big things to come! I hope that in these next few years my relationship with God will be strengthened as I am molded into the healthiest version of myself. Going forward in this college season of my life, and all of the seasons within my college years, I hope to embrace the good and the bad of changes. While this is easily said it’s another thing to live out. My hope is that you all will join me in learning to trust God in all seasons of your life. Hopefully we can learn to rejoice at the good parts of change and become strengthened by the tough parts!
Lots of love,
Livie Faith
p.s. moving forward my plan is to post life updates, life lessons, and real things I am dealing with. If you have any questions or ideas shoot me a dm at liviefaithblog on Instagram
Livie Faith 