The New Year and My Awakening

I've never done a blog before but I thought that It would be a great start to a new year because I have so much on my mind these days. My year started out by heading down to Atlanta with Shandon College Ministry, which I have to say is the most amazing group of people I have ever met. Heading down to Atlanta, I did not know what to expect because I've never been to a conference like this before. It was overwhelming at first, but I quickly got used to being around thousands of people, oddly enough. Everyone was there for the very purpose of Glorifying God and that for me, was just amazing! Praising our lord, Jesus Christ, for 4 days from the time we woke up at 8:00AM until around 1:00AM, was such a life changing experience for me. I started my journey with Christ in September of 2008, but never have I ever experienced such an awakening. I am a Christian and follower of Jesus Christ, but I always did what he wanted me to do in my own time, thinking that it was good enough. I learned that I'm not doing enough. We listened to amazing speakers, bands, and had amazing community groups, but what suprised me the most, was seeing the love of Jesus Christ show through every single person there.
In my community groups, I met an amazing family group, that I love. I never thought that I could be so comfortable with complete strangers. They all have such a lasting impact on my heart, that I am so thankful for. At Passion 2010, we not only came together unified in Christ, but also to help some of the worlds least fortunate people. Do Something Now, was an eye opener for me. For some people, we don't realize that throughout the world, MOST other people do not have the luxuries that we have. Seeing some of the causes that need our support, broke my heart. I have truly found my passion in life and God's will and that is to travel out of the country to teach in a less fortunate country. I saw children that need to be sponsored so that they can live past the age of 2, and what are we doing to help that? Well, at Passion 2010, around 600,000 dollars was given by everyone for all of the causes. BUT it didn't stop there, someone that came to Passion 2010 for the first time was amazed at how much we gave, that they wanted to match the price that we gave. How AMAZING does God work in people's lives?!! BUT it doesn't stop there either. On the last day of Passion 2010, they had buckets that we as college students could give to help in the cost of Passion 2010 traveling all across the world. Do you know how much we gave?! $200,000! God is truly doing a work in this generation and I am so amazed. I have truly been awakened to God's will for my life and Passion 2010 truly changed my view of my life journey with Christ and was my AWAKENING. I encourage everyone to go next year, you will be AMAZED at God's Glory.

After leaving Atlanta, we ventured to Gatlinburg, TN! Leadership Retreat was very Refreshing. I say that because we are college students who have a passion for the work of the Lord. We all have one purpose, and that is to Glorify God in all that we do. I got to know amazing new friends and get closer to the ones I already knew. It was amazing to see everyone have such a passion to be in the college ministry and know that in everything that we do, it's all for the Glory of God. I am so honored to be apart of a group of college age students that live FOR GOD. It amazes me, and I have been blessed.

I had a great start to 2010 and I know that God is doing great things in my life. I can't wait to see where God takes me this year! With God, all things are possible, and I am so ready to go on this new year journey with Jesus Christ.