In the Quiet

It's been a little while since my last post, but I'm glad to see that people are reading them!

What's been going on since my last blog post? Well, a little bit of everything. Classes are in full swing. Extra-curriculars are e-mailing me messages about joining their organizations. My schedule is starting to fill up a little more each day. And I've squished a few spiders.

Honestly, I can't fathom that over two weeks have passed already! Each day goes by so quickly, and with my classes only happening four times a week, the "work week" is even shorter! But, at the same time, it feels like months ago that I first moved in here. Now, when I trudge into my dorm after a hectic day, it feels like I'm coming home. Everything is starting to feel... established.

Though there are so many aspects I'm loving about college life, there are some things that I miss- quiet time being one of them. It was something we discussed in my Thought class briefly. Everyone, whether a social butterfly or a home-body, needs quiet time, needs a moment to relax. Here at SU, at least for me, it's something I will never take for granted again. There's really no such thing as being bored here.

Therefore, my quiet times with God, and my brief interludes of silence throughout the day are savored. When they arrive, it's like a greeting from a long-lost friend. I embrace it. There's so much to reap from a quiet walk across campus, or sleeping in just a little bit later, or sitting under a tree with my Bible. In those quiet moments, God whispers a reminder of His beauty and love. More and more, I'm reminded how important it is to "Be still and know that He is God." Without Him by my side, I fear that the business of life and the exhilarating power of being an independent individual would overpower me. 

So, I guess in conclusion it is something to praise God for. He is teaching me how to prioritize, to figure out what's important and what isn't, to slow down and savor the beautiful concept of resting and being quiet. I have a long ways to go, if you know me and my love for schedules, but being here at Susquehanna has taught me to pay more attention to the quiet. And in that beautiful quiet, His voice may be heard all the more clearer.