Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God...is [walking] ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down; He won't leave you."

(I find this picture to be so funny and true.)

Something you may not know about me is that I hate being by myself for a great amount of time. Don't get me wrong, I love a good nap with the rain pouring outside my not-so-private window like I did today. I also love being able to take a bubble bath with the door open (it gets really hot in there because the ventilation isn't the best) and not have to worry about someone stumbling in and freaking out because I used up all of the bubble bath. I also love dancing around in my pj's and singing into a hairbrush to Backstreet Boys, and because I was once I culprit of doing so, I'm smart enough to not do so when someone has video capability on their phone. I also enjoy sneaking another chocolate kiss out of the candy jar without being judged.

But aside from having that peace and quiet to watch a guilty pleasure such as Pretty Woman, or reading the L.A. Candy series by Lauren Conrad, I get lonely pretty easily. Living by myself has been tough this semester, especially since I have neighbors that bug the bageebus out of me. I'm also super paranoid about someone trying to break in to this little box I call home.

Some days, I feel like this. I think I would accidentally shoot myself in the foot if I had a gun, and most of my friends would agree with me.

Instead, I have a door jam thing that could do some serious damage if I actually would hit you with it. But I'm really too chicken, and then I'd feel bad and offer to provide post-TBI or CHI/OHI speech/language therapy services.

Isaiah 64 talks about how God will never leave our side, and He will carry us through our trials and tributes. It's comforting to know that when I feel all alone, He's always here, keeping me company and making sure I eat all of my veggies.

I'm so thankful that He is always here with me. He listens to me when my day was fantabulous or when I just want the day to be over with altogether. He comforts me when I feel lonely and feel like everyone is getting engaged, He loves me when I feel unloved. He tells me I'm beautiful even when my tummy is full and I bust out the sweatpants. He protects me when the storm wakes me up in the middle of the night or when I'm being brave and driving on the highway in the middle of a thunderstorm. He laughs at my corny jokes and doesn't judge me when I snuggle a teddy bear at night. He assures me that I'm here for a purpose, I'm smart, and I can do anything through Him. He even enjoys listening to me sing His praises, and that's saying something. :)
Be strong and courageous. Don't be scared. Don't give the doubters, haters, questioners, and bring-you-downers a second thought. He's right there will you, right by your side every step of the way. Because He loves you.
Much love,
Kelsea