2016. WHAT. A. YEAR.
I remember starting the year with what felt like complete uncertainty, having no clue where I would end up by December 31st. This has been a year full of changes and new beginnings – I completed my dietetic internship, passed the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian, started a full-time job as an RD and felt pulled to stay in Asheville, made some of the most refreshing friendships I’ve had, met so many amazing Instagram friends in real life, and mayyybe became just a little less introverted.
Not only that, but I’ve become more confident in who the Lord says I am and what He has in store for me. I’ve truly embraced the truth that He has planned great things for me that I can’t even begin to wrap my mind around, and that far outweigh any plans I have for myself.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. – Jeremiah 29:11
For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told. – Habakkuk 1:5
I’ve learned (well, still am learning) through multiple circumstances this year, to just give up my own motives and completely surrender my plans to Him. VERY HARD for a Type A personality like myself!! But ya know what? He has pulled through. Maybe not on my timing, but He has. Little by little and piece by piece, He has unveiled just a teeny bit more of what He has planned for me. And maybe it isn’t what I had envisioned initially, but the more I become immersed in it, the more I genuinely want to just turn over everything to Him. Because news flash!!….I definitely don’t have life figured out. Really though, do you know how refreshing it is to not have the pressure of having everything figured out? (Good news: if you’re reading this, you are also eligible to have that pressure taken away too)
So, I’ve closed the metaphorical book of 2016 on a good note, and I’m entering 2017 with complete certainty that whatever lies ahead, I’m in good Hands. I hope to continue to reach + inspire + motivate those around me to live their healthiest life, deepen current relationships + form new ones, and trust in the Lord with all my heart + soul + mind + strength. Maybe I’ll even start a Master’s program or something….we’ll see!