ready to jump. and fly.

Here I am. 

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests before God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

I stand facing my last week of my undergraduate education at Baylor University.  And Monday is already almost done.  I really have no clear idea about what is next, but it is okay.  To think that only four years ago, I would have freaked out at the thought of not having a firm, fixed plan for the next year.  God has given me such an indescribable peace that really does transcend my understanding. 

The end of college is like standing on the edge of a cliff.  I am about to jump off as I graduate, and I have yet to know where I will eventually land.  The wonderful and most comforting thing about it all is that He has me in His hands.  I jump, but God will carry me.  To where, and how, for what, or why I do not know.  But I know He carries me just the same.

I went running yesterday.  It was great to run the Bear Trail and look at the outskirts of the Baylor campus.  It is truly beautiful.  I really am going to miss this place.  After taking a cold shower and folding my clean laundry, I lay down on my bed to rest for a second.  And as I rested there, I realized that I am ready.

And I really am.  I am now twenty-two years and ready to be myself in a whole new world.  I am ready to jump into His arms and trust Him to lead me ever onward.  I am ready to start my life, go places, meet people, make my dreams come true. 

It is time.  I am ready to jump.  I cannot wait to fly.