People pass by here busy and rushing to the next class or thing on their to-do list. As much as I used to love the city life, it was never because of the crazy rush. Being surrounded by people of different cultures and different perspectives... And of course.. having a friends I could ask anything of drew me to the place I called home. Not to mention God's fingerprints are all over it. That's why California stole my heart. New surprises and fond childhood memories around every corner always found me.
This week as I left again, I realized how much I love my home in Tulsa. My friends always pick me up when I fall flat on my face(and we all know how clumsy I am..) and encourage me throughout this journey. These people make up the Body of Christ - each playing different roles, yet madly in love with the Creator of all and Savior who sacrificed everything. On the other hand, had I forgotten all the fakes I met when I first moved and the heartache of watching others turn their back to the only one who would always wrap his arms around them?
All this being said, last night Norman finally felt like home. Not an apartment. Not where I go to school. But home. Molding friendships with other believers with genuine hearts for the same Beloved Savior I cling to and running into old treasured friends with more memories than I could ever count. Being able to worship last night with other college students... finally I wasn't alone. Not that classes haven't been amazing and I haven't met cool people in my classes, but last night... finally my soul could breathe deeply again.
This morning the Lord reminded me to have patience and faith even when I can't see what's next. He will be the light in this dark and sad world. For both those suffering and just for the current wickedness and mentality of this world, He provided this beautiful Psalm this morning. "Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves." Psalms 126:5-6 On my knees I will remain in absolute humbleness as I patiently wait for the seeds to take root. May you and I preserver while our hearts break for this world and we long for our King's name be known.
