As life moves on and people pursue their various goals, its quite a common thing to see them change and adapt either those goals to fit their lives or to change themselves to fit their goals. Lately,all too often I find myself questioning which one of those groups I fall into. Am I changing myself to fit the goals I have set for myself or have I changed the things I've sought after for years to fit the person I am? So what's the answer? In Romans 12, Paul calls us to stop being conformed by the world and to rather be transformed by renewing ourselves in Christ. He continues by saying that if we do so, we'll be able to find His will for us. I think ultimately that is the thing that I am searching for most. What is God's plan for me? How do I fit that into my goals and adaptation of my life? I don't expect to find these answers soon or easily, but I'm praying they are shown to me over the next few months as I spend a semester abroad in Rome and after.
I see the semester abroad as an opportunity to transform myself into the person Christ has called me to be. While I can't be sure that this is the reasoning Christ has called me to leave Knoxville and those I love for a few months, I hope I can continue to faithful to whatever it is He does call me to do. So here's the purpose of this blog; To keep both myself and whomever else decides to join me on this journey aware of where I'm at this next semester in both life and my walk with Christ. I don't know if any of this makes sense and I'm probably horrible at this, but I hope it is somewhat enlightening both for myself and you. Goodnight.
Just want to give a shoutout to miss Delaney..she's the one who inspired me to do this. Such a sweet, sweet friend.
Matt!! You have no idea how exciting this is for me! And after reading this I'm even more excited for your trip, although as you know, I am also very sad. It's going to be such a great time for you though, and I love that you're goal is to fall more in love with Christ while you're there. Can't wait to stay up-to-date on your life while you're gone.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, you're already a natural at this... by no means "horrible." You're an excellent writer (even though you wouldn't write my paper for me), but oh wait, what aren't you good at? (Speaking of good writing- sorry for the preposition at the end of the sentence. Doesn't have the same effect if I rearrange it.)
Sorry that this comment was as long as the blog post itself.
Love you, friend.