He will hold me fast

My blog has gone under rapid decay in the past several weeks.  Life has gotten busy in new ways,  and I have tons of pictures to share with you.  We had a lot of fun adventures as summer came to a close.  But I'm honestly not sure when I'll get around to all of that at this point.

By mid-August we loaded up my car with luggage from 2 college students and 2 chauffeurs (family members along for the ride.)  We headed east with no room to spare, and my heart began to realize the full reality of leaving home.

The journey to South Carolina was very long and tiring.  We were already feeling a little crazy by the 2nd and 3rd days....

Have I ever mentioned that every moment of life shared with my other half is a joy and blessing?

At one gas station along the way we were fortunate enough to find Dippin' Dots ice cream!  This is a rare treat in my life, but quite possibly one of my favorite types of ice cream.  I just couldn't pass it up.

Then we arrived at Bob Jones University...and my mom and sister returned to Washington without me. For the first time, I was left long-term in a new place without any family.  As much as I wanted to be excited about God's plan for me in this new journey, it hurt a lot.  (And admittedly still does, 2 weeks later.)  Being here at college has been so different than I anticipated.  My heart has been weary as I remember how strongly I felt that God was leading me here for at least some temporary time, only to be left with new hurts.

Back in August I learned a new song that spoke to me in the heartache I was feeling then.  This song happened to also be sung at the first church I attended after enrolling at BJU.  And it applied to my life then even more than before.  Driven back to the Lord, I am reminded that He is holding me through every difficult time in my life.  

When I fear my faith will fail

Christ will hold me fast

When the tempter would prevail

He will hold me fast

I could never keep my hold

Through life’s fearful path

For my love is often cold

He must hold me fast

Chorus:

He will hold me fast

He will hold me fast

For my Savior loves me so

He will hold me fast

Those He saves are His delight

Christ will hold me fast

Precious in His holy sight

He will hold me fast

He’ll not let my soul be lost

His promises shall last

Bought by Him at such a cost

He will hold me fast

For my life He bled and died

Christ will hold me fast

Justice has been satisfied

He will hold me fast

Raised with Him to endless life

He will hold me fast

Till our faith is turned to sight

When he comes at last

I can live in confidence that He is holding me fast because He loves me so.