One Year Ago

I have recently realized the wonderful effects of change. It is such a beautiful thing to experience.

I was laying on my bed the other day realizing how different I am than I was a year ago. two years ago. three years ago.

So many stages of life, I have gone through. So many trials, I have endured. So many victories, I have tasted.

I wouldn't trade to go back. Not one year ago. Not two years ago. Not three years ago.

I am stronger. I am wiser. I am quick to forgive and slow to be bitter.

I am a different woman. And I completely embrace it. May I become more of the solid, confident woman I am destined to be.

I am so blessed to be where I am.

So here is a little flashback:

four years ago- little 19 year old intern

 

Three years ago- 20 years old and discipling the best 12 girls ever...

 

 And I also made some of my best friends that year. 20 was a great year.

And now two years ago, I was 21. And I traveled the world. 

Israel

And I grew up and left the world of Teen Mania Ministries.

Now last year was one of the most intense.

I got my first job.

I had my first real heartbreak.

I went away to college.

And I was in three weddings.

It was a bittersweet year.

And along the way, I have made some of the most amazing friends, again.

 And now I am 23 years old. 

Embracing every moment.

I wouldn't change a thing.

I am a completely crazy college girl who stays up until 4 am, dresses up in crazy halloween costumes, and is loving Jesus fully.

I love the fact I am not getting any younger.
I am becoming more of the wife, mother, and godly woman I am destined to be.

Here's to you, 23. cheers.

love,
jocelyn elizabeth