God in His infinite goodness and overflowing love provided me with yet another sweet and wonderful gift. In March of this year I was blessed to move into a home where all of my roommates love the Lord tremendously. I thought that was a miracle –but then God gave me even more. Rachel and I became fast friends and enjoyed months of sharing our lives together…we laughed a lot, cried a little, and prayed continually. I had spent months and months praying that God would provide me with a friend after college graduation – and when I met Rachel, I saw God answer my prayers beyond all my expectations. Today as I write, Rachel and I are no longer roommates – in September she moved out of our house and although I struggled with saying goodbye, our friendship has grown and we still enjoy each other as much as we ever did (just not quite as often). Rach works at Disneyland – so I DO miss seeing her come home in all her crazy outfits – especially the blue HIGH-WAISTED pants and the menagerie of colorful vests. Ha. But I know she is happy where the Lord has her at this point in her life. I would have been perfectly content to praise the Lord for Rachel and her love in my life – but God gave me even more. Shortly after I moved in, Rachel introduced me to her friend Jennifer Jackson. Jen is a soft-spoken and quiet person with a huge heart and so much to offer. By being friends with Rach, Jen and I got to spend more and more time together. As I got to know her, I became increasingly impressed and inspired by her gentle spirit and subtle strength. Towards the end of the summer, I was informed that Jen would be an RA at Biola in the fall. I have always had and still have such a heart for college-aged girls. The transformations and growth that they experience throughout those years is pivotal and forever shapes their relationship with Christ. God immediately laid it on my heart to be an encourager for Jen – to pray for her, shower her with blessings, and share my experiences with her. It has been such a joyous journey. Jen is no longer Rachel’s friend – but rather MY friend! My heart has grown to love her and cherish our friendship in ways that I could not have imagined. Her dedication and devotion coupled with an intense desire to serve these girls astounds me. Her heart is so big and her love abounding. As I pray for her, I get increasingly excited about being a part of what God is doing through her heart and life in the lives of these girls. I know for a fact that they don’t understand the blessing they have in Jen – but I do. I know that God gave me an amazing gift in her friendship – and it is one I do not take for granted –but one I cherish more and more as the time goes by.
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