He never fails.

           Starting my second year at university turned out to be much harder than I ever expected. I was faced with challenges that I hadn't expected, despite warnings. I got my wake up call once I realized that a big city is a true awakening. I couldn't believe how rude some people could be. No one said "Thank you!" or "How are you?". No one held the door for anyone. I watched people let the doors close on a man who was in a wheelchair. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Naturally, I held the door for him and he was so grateful. 

         Despite all of this, the hardest aspect of being out here was feeling so alone. Even if I knew that God was always with me, I needed to find someone who knew just how I was feeling.

          I was laying in bed, on the verge of tears while texting my best friend (Thank you Colton for always helping me in these moments), ready to break down. I hadn't felt so alone in such a long time. At that exact moment, all I needed was someone who could sit there and understand exactly what I was going through without saying anything at all. Right before my breaking point, I knew what I had to do. I closed my eyes and prayed. 

          They say that God works in amazing ways. This was proof. As I was praying for understanding and company, I realized that this situation was now under control. It wasn't even 5 minutes after my prayer that I got a message from a new friend. I found out in no time that she was in the same situation as myself. My heart was so much lighter. I didn't even have to explain to her that I was feeling lonely a moment before she showed up because I knew that God would find a way to thank her and if He didn't, then I would. 

          Today, I met someone wonderful. God led me to someone who has the strength that it takes to be an amazing worshiper. Strength, will and true kindness. All I can say is that I can't wait to see more of this amazing life that God has given me.

          I was terrified of what the next few months had in store for me and scared that I would make the same mistakes that I made my first year in university. Scared to the point that I was willing to break down, give up. Then I did what I should have done on my first moment of fear;  I looked above. And guess what! He helped. He answered. It was amazing. All I can do now is hope that all of my friends who feel lost or scared right now can find it in them to find their faith. 

  

" If what is ahead scares you, and what is behind scares you, just look above; He never fails to help you."