today it hit me as I walked through the halls of pettisville high school...yesterday was the seniors last day of high school...they are done...they will never walk through these halls ever again as students but as graduates...whoa...I am filled with so many emotions right now I don't think I can fully grasp what all this means....emotions of sadness, loss, nervousness, anger, fear, excitement, happiness, and pressure...this years senior class was pretty awesome. all though there are some I cant say that I will miss, the overall majority of them I can say that I will. I will miss there uplifting spirits in the hallway, their smiles, their hugs, their senses of humor, and their energy. and for me to realize our class has some pretty big shoes to fill. that we are the leaders of the school next year is kind of scary. I think Im right in saying our class has tended to get a bad rep. which I think makes this whole senior leadership thing a bit more scary for me. although id love to be at a place where I feel like ive put all my trust in the Lord that unfortunately is not where im at. it is very scary for me to think that I will be leaving my beloved family. as well as all the expectations I feel like I need to live up to because it is my last year of high school. the future is a scary thing and I really don't like looking at it unless I know exactly what im looking at. then I read Isaiah 43....
But now, this is what the Lord says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
3 For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
3 For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I am comforted by these words. I feel like I will be reading them a lot more throughout the next year :) I have only just begun this journey. Although as of now all I can focus on are all my fears I believe there will be times of happiness and excitement along the way...
take care.