One of my favorite words is Tetelestai (τετέλεσται), which is the Greek word for "It is finished".
For me, this is the constant reminder that God has already done it in the past, that he is doing it now, and will continue to do it in the future. For me this has been mainly in regards to my health, a reminder that the price has been paid for, and I am the healed protecting my health. But it also means much more...
Like I said, this saying has helped carry me through this year and I am excited to announce that I have officially graduated from college!
(Men and Women's Basketball Seniors)
It honestly felt surreal up until this moment, but it honestly hit me extremely hard today! I've always been that person who says, "I cannot wait to be done here and move into the real world", "I can't wait to graduate and just be done", "Can't wait to get out of here..." Well the time has officially come and I cannot not feel anymore opposite about those words that have previously come out of my mouth. Today, I was thinking about life after graduation and I am equally excited and nervous. Nervous of the unknown. As much as I may have previously denied it...Jessup has been my home for the past three years...my comfort...where I spend each day with some of my closest friends...am I really ready to leave?
One season is coming to an end and I am stepping into a new one. I believe that I got what I needed to learn from Jessup, about myself in this season, and was able to discover God here, now it's on the the next place where I can do this all over again. Yes, it's a scary thing stepping into a new place...but it's also the amazing part of this "adventure" of a life. I was talking to my brother and he made a great point, "Part of us will always want to return to what we have known...but we must carry it within us and go forward into the unknown." This resonates deep within me. Jessup has provided me with some of the most amazing memories. It had it's highs and lows, laughs and tears, triumphs and battles, but one thing is true...I walk out a new person. I have learned so much about myself and about God. While at the same time making some of my closest and most dear friends and creating memories that will last forever.
Whatever season you are coming out of or into, I want to encourage you to make sure you get the most out of your situation. Discover God and get whatever you feel the Lord is telling you in that season that way when it comes time to move on you can confidently check off the box that you passed the test. That you learned all that God was trying to teach you there. Allow God to work in you, work through you, and work for you.
Now that I'm done with one season I am stepping into a new one where I feel the Lord leading. I am excited to announce that I will be interning/working for Jesus Culture as we prepare to launch JC Sacramento church at the end of this summer. Check back for updates and details! :)
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