The Last

So my time in New Bern is coming to a close, and I thank God for letting me have this experience. I have learned a lot about myself, I have become more solid in my faith, and I met some really amazing people. I made friends with people I would otherwise just pass on the street and have no second thought about it. I stayed with some pretty sweet people, heard some really good music, and praised God more than I ever have in my life.

I became fast friends with many people, I had much fellowship which warmed my heart. I had great counseling with a great friend that I respect and love very much, she was a blessing. I've found a greater deeper love for my family that was hiding for a long time. I love my Mom, Dad, Sisters, and my Brother in law now more than I ever knew I would. My respect for them has risen leaps and bounds. God is my foundation, they are my base structure which is probably the most important part other than the foundation.

I have begun to love people I don't even know which was my prayer all along. Because of this experience my view of God has changed for the better. Instead of Him being this far off entity that was only reached if you were in times of trouble, He became a very near real father who responds actively to those He loves. I praised Him while I worked, before I slept, before I ate, and at any point in the day I was praising Him. When my heart was troubled and I prayed I was instantly at peace. That is no overexageration, this is what my Father did for me, I give Him all the glory.

I am so excited to get back home and show my family the new and improved Emilie for a while. I am so excited to show them what God has done in my life these past couple of months. I am so amped to show my home church the love God has given me, and how glad I am that they have played a major role in my life. Never in my life have I ever been so ready to help "the least of these" and make a difference and take none of the credit, I'll only do it for His glory.

Thank you New Bern, thank you new found friends, thank you anyone who I came in contact with that helped my walk. Most of all thank you God for being astronomically amazing in every way, and for surrounding me with your love this summer. Amazing grace and peace fills me tonight.

With love,
Peace.