Life has felt a little different since I graduated. Not bad—just different. I don’t see my friends every day like I used to, and the days feel slower. Learning this “new normal” hasn’t been easy. All the things that were once part of my daily rhythm are no longer there, and that shift can leave you feeling unsure, like you don’t quite know what’s next.
For me, it’s felt like the constants I used to rely on are suddenly gone. School gave me structure—friends, groups, Bible studies, mentorships. All of those became a part of my everyday, something steady in the chaos. I remember a similar feeling when I first left home for college—suddenly going from having my parents around to being on my own. And now, I'm transitioning again, but this time without those familiar supports.
A few weeks ago, we went on vacation, and I found myself sitting by the ocean having one of those moments—an "I really don’t go back to Chapel Hill in August" moment. And honestly, it hit hard. I started to spiral a bit, thinking about all the constants I was going to miss. But then I looked at the waves.
The waves were constant—rolling in, rolling out, crashing on the beach like they always do. That moment reminded me: nothing in this life is for sure. Friends change. Seasons shift. Life evolves. I’ve lived that. But one thing has never changed—and that’s God.
God has always been my constant. When life gets overwhelming, when I’ve felt lost or unsure, He’s been there. Even when I couldn't rely on anything or anyone else, I could rely on Him.
So, for anyone walking through a life change—whether it’s life after college, starting college, navigating marriage, or just figuring things out—know this: there will be moments when everything feels uncertain. But you don’t have to be in control. You have a God who is. He is your constant. He is your rock. And you are never truly alone, because He is always with you.
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