What is it gonna take?

Well, I just got home from my final retreat-it was a bittersweet time. I am going to miss it a lot, but I think it was by far one of the best retreats I’ve been on. Mr. Grass challenged us on what was gonna make this year different. I thought about that a lot-this is my senior year..my last chance to make a good impact, my last chance to be a high-schooler, and my last time being a student at FCS. Which is a sad thought..I have learned so much in my years here. But I know there are a lot of areas in my life I need to change-a lot of ways I want to grow this year. And I think the thing I am going to do to make it different is spend everyday in His word..and weed out the worldly things that fill me up. I want this year to be different-but more then that I want this year to be awesome! I want to end with no regrets.

On to another aspect-Pastor Helmer spoke on Noah-a story we all know so well. It has always fascinated me, but He brought new light to it. I really enjoyed his energy and emotion-you could tell he truely cared and wanted us to get his message. I go to Faith-but honestly, more often I live in doubt then in faith. More often I question God-wonder why He allowed things to happen. Noah built an ark for 120 days-He’d never seen rain, but He had faith. As I go throughout my year, I want to develop faith like that-I want to have a faith that is strong and unwavering. I want my excitement and energy I have now to last all year.

Finally, I want to say thanks to my class-you guys are great. As much as I love being a senior and am looking forward to graduation, I am going to miss you all. Each of you has made some sort of impact on my life. I can’t wait to get to know you all a little better-we’re only going to be seniors once-at least highschool seniors. This year is going to be great! I can’t wait! I am praying for you all and I hope you continue to grow in your walk with God.

I’m out..

Amanda