Trilogy

I could go on forever about how amazing this weekend was! I attended a conference in Challenge (the middle of nowhere northern California) with about 500 college students who are all involved in Intervarsity. We stayed at a little camp in cute little cabins. Depending on your year, you were split up into different tracks for the whole weekend. I was in "disciples on campus" and we listened to some pretty awesome speakers. They opened my eyes to so many different things in my life. They talked about what is at the center of our life, how we can witness on campus, and why we should witness in a community. After each of the talks we would meet with a "small group" which was pretty much 4 other girls who go to your school, and you would reflect on everything you learned. There were lots of tears and deep moments shared over the course of the weekend, along with a crazy dance party Friday night!

Last night, all of the students came together for an hour and a half of worship... And can I just say that I have NEVER experienced anything like that in my life. Not only was the band great, but just seeing 500 college students dancing, singing, praying, and just being SO on fire for God was enough to take my breath away. I have been more happy over the last few days than I have in what feels like forever. I met so many new people and formed some amazing friendships. I feel like I am no longer afraid or ashamed to talk to people about Jesus or to build relationships with people who don't believe. This weekend has taught me the importance of quiet time with God. Every morning we would spend a half hour by the lake reading our Bibles and reflecting on the passages in prayer. It was amazing, and it's something I want to do everyday! This conference was such a good experience for not only myself, but my friends too. Last night before worship Chloe was really emotional, and we had had a conversation earlier in the evening about where she was in her walk with God... She told me that she had never invited Jesus into her life and really accepted Him as her Lord and Savior. But after our last session of the night she came over with tears in her eyes and said, "I'm ready"... I was SO happy for her!

I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to go to Trilogy this weekend, and I could not be more excited to go to Urbana and to see the incredible plans God has for my life!

I never knew I could be so happy, and I never knew I'd be so secure. Because of your love, life has brand new meaning... It's gonna be a brighter day, brighter day (: