It's December. I can hardly believe it honestly.

It has been a whirlwind of a year, but in the best way possible.

I've met people that have changed my life. I've had conversations that changed my perspective.

I've had my faith tested & strengthened.

I've gained boldness and lost self-righteousness.

I've cried. I've laughed. I've taken pictures. I've painted. I've shared meals with dear friends and I've had memories that will last a lifetime.

I guess when it all comes down to it, I've SEEN alot. I understand that faith is being convinced of what is not seen, but it does help to see sometimes.

I wonder why that is...why sometimes God lets us see things and sometimes He doesn't. We can work on something and for something so hard and never have the opportunity to see results, but at the same time, we can put little effort into something and see results right away.

If there's one thing I am certain of, we absolutely cannot and should not limit the way God can work. He shows up in a lot of different ways to a lot of different people. It is something that has blown me away and something that has humbled me. Something that has increased my faith and encouraged my heart deeply.

I know that there will be times in my life that I will learn a lot and times where it seems like maybe I don't as much, but I so love the way that God has moved and shown up and I feel like I am getting to where I'm supposed to be...and that is a comforting thought.

I know I'm not there yet, and I know that there is still much to learn, I know that in this state I am not fit to be a counselor, which is why I am becoming one. I know in this state I am not fit to live on my own and provide completely for myself, which is why I am learning these things.

My heart longs deeply for love. For him. More on that later.

I can't possibly sum up this semester without talking about how much the people God has put into my life have meant to me. It's amazing the way God knows exactly what we need, even before we do. How much He knows us personally and the things that delight our hearts the most.

My heart is full.

My cups run over.