It's All About the Little Victories

"Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters, wherever you would call me."

"Oceans" by Hillsong has always been my go-to song whenever I need a dose of God's goodness. My roommate and I went to a local singles church event the other night, where all we did was worship. I needed that night. I was up front, raising my hands and thanking God for everything He has done up to that very moment. Most songs I found familiar, ones we would sing all the time back home, new ones I've come to love, but then this song started to play.

It has never more aptly applied to my life until now. I came down here so that I may encounter God in new ways- to stretch my faith and be proud of what I've done and who I will become once I graduate. He is all that I have, and I'm beginning to learn how to be at peace with it. It hasn't been that long, but I've been loving my life here.

It was a hard start trying to get down here. I was so afraid of the unknown and leaving what was familiar. I made a whole video series about revisiting my favorite places and fond memories back home, because I wanted to remind myself of God's goodness in every area of my life. If He could do it then, He can do it now. And that's exactly what's happening.

It's been nearly two weeks since I first stepped foot in Tulsa, Oklahoma as an independent woman, and it's shocking to me how quickly it feels like home. I wake up every morning not with fear or anxiety, but with excitement and a sense of wonder. Today is a new day, and I have ever opportunity to make what I can of it!

It hasn't been crazy exciting or anything, school hasn't even started yet. But it's just the fact I'm on my own, making my own rules, doing my own thing, it's all so new and empowering. I've even grown to admire the little victories as a single person living on her own for the first time in a new place.

I'm proud of myself for getting to and from work without Google Maps today!

I'm proud of myself for making meals that are more than just a frozen pizza or a few servings of taquitos!

I'm proud of myself for getting out of the apartment to socialize (or at least attempting to)!

I'm proud of myself for unpacking all of my boxes and truly getting settled!

I'm proud of myself for being so financially stable to begin with!

I'm proud of myself for embracing my new job!

I'm proud of myself!

I work part-time. I go to school part-time. I work in freelance part-time. I pay stuff, like rent, taxes and tuition. I get cool things in the mail, like bills. I go grocery shopping for stuff, like shredded mozzarella cheese and whole wheat bread. I want to remember this time, when it's new and exciting. Lord knows, the routine will become tiresome.

But I'm doing it. I'm actually doing it.

If I can do this, you can do this. Let yourself enjoy the little victories! Be proud of yourself for doing new things, no matter how small or insignificant they seem!