do not be afraid

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love said to me, "do not be afraid."
I will be heading off to seminary in about six months. This has been my far-off goal since I was in highschool, and it is really exciting to finally be seeing that goal in the near future. I've imagined myself there in so many different scenarios, meeting cool people, growing closer to God, become the equipped and educated servant I want to be. I try to imagine a whole new town, new school, new friends, new apartment. It's incredibly exciting. And also incredibly terrifying.

So far, I know this is the path God has put me on. I'm pretty sure he wants me to go to seminary. I don't think he cares which one, but I tried to be a good steward of the money I'll be borrowing when I was choosing. But I'm scared to leave this place.

But before I let that start to eat at my core, I remember that I've forgotten some important words, again. "Do not be afraid." God loves to give good things to those who love him. I've been praying, so I know he's going ahead of me and preparing my new place. I can completely depend on him to take care of me, because he's brought me to this point and he will continue to walk me through. So whatever his plans, wherever I go, I know that if my heart is intent on serving him I have absolutely nothing to fear!

For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13)
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)
The Lord is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)