Journal Entry #1

A Journal Entry of My Life
February 3, 2016

Today I spent time with a youth group leader of mine. We talked for hours. I let things out. She encouraged, she gave insight, she prayed, and she listened. I was relieved. I had never talked to a friend like I did with her before today. It was encouraging to know that I have a friend like her. Someone I can trust and someone who can help me in times that I don't know what to do. I cried as I let out things that I have been holding in for so long. I was able to let things out that have been hurtful in the past year. We laughed and had fun together in between the serious conversations. I also had times of disappointment on looking back on choices I have made, but I learned. And I continue to learn. I have been learning that my relationship with Christ is the most important relationship to focus on in my life right now. I know it will be hard because I can't see Him, hear Him, or feel Him all the time. I know that I have friends to help me through the tough times in creating this relationship with Christ though. I know that I will have better relationships here on earth if I have one with Him. It will not be easy, but it will be worth it. Today I made some tough choices. I made choices to focus just on God and me. I'll go on dates with God. I will find fulfillment in Him. 

To sum it all up...


Today I was encouraged. 

Today I cried. 

Today I laughed. 
Today I was disappointed. 

Today I learned.

Today I made choices.

But most importantly...

Today I am me. 

And I am content with today.

Join me as I start building a close and long term relationship with Christ. I know it will not be easy, but I know it will be worth it.

In His Hands, 

Riely Marie W.