John 13:7 Jesus said, "you do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." This verse came to life for me in my freshman year of college. After being at Manchester University for only a couple months it was clear that I did not belong. I questioned God and doubted his plan. It was one of the toughest years of my life. I prayed and ask God countless times to make His path and plan for my life clear. My transition to Bethel was a crazy ride. Through my life-long, childhood best friend, the planning to go to Bethel began. God made so many things fall right into place for me that made transferring an easy process. Not only did I get to live with my best friend, I also got the opportunity to play basketball again. Walking through campus my first few months at Bethel made me emotional. It is beyond words how God worked everything out for me. Visiting home on weekends I got
asked the question by church members, family, etc "Don't you wish you would have just began college at Bethel?". As much as I want to say yes, it's evident to me that without my experience at Manchester I would be nowhere near as grateful to God for where I am and what he has done. As hard as my year at Manchester was, I needed it. I needed God to break me down and build me back up. All the little details that had to go right on my journey to Bethel were so evident and clear that God was in control the whole time. How dare I doubt God? How dare I express my anger and ungratefulness? I have learned a valuable lesson in trusting God in ways I never have before. I owe a huge thank you to my roommates who have become some of my best friends in less than 6 months, God knew that I needed them and Bethel. #GOPILOTS
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