Last week I graduated my final year of BSSM. The past three years have been dedicated to growing in my relationship with God and discovering my true identity as a daughter. I could probably write a novel of my experiences and transformation, but my biggest take away would have to be, finally seeing God and myself rightly. I never knew fully what was inside of me, my value or my worth. I never knew God was this careful,kind, powerful and Holy. Three years of the toughest battles and facing pain, but I didn’t do it alone. My pastor/ mentor Jamila, marked and changed my life forever. She chose me over and over. Loved me well, when I couldn’t love myself. Called me higher and helped me fight when I didn’t know how. My team/ my family. They held me up & held me down. They believed in me, encouraged me & trusted me. I didn’t think ministry could be this fun, this life giving. My students showed me how to listen, be patient, have fun and how hear the Lord. Morgan & the 3rd year worship team gave me space to lead from my secret place. They believed and trusted me when I was learning how to trust myself. I learned how to yield to the Holy Spirit and hear what He is wanting to do. My friends were there through the most ugliest parts. I don’t know what i would’ve done without them. I have so many words, so many emotions. Crying on my drive down from Portland back to Redding. I’m awe of what God did in three years. The friendships I’ll have forever, the people I’ve met, going on ministry trips and seeing people lives be forever changed. As I’m figuring out what’s next, I can’t help but be excited because the best is yet to come. I am more confident than I’ve ever been, more in love with Jesus and with people and ready for what’s next. Thank you to everyone who has sown into my life over the years by either praying or financially. & to @bssmredding thank you for showing me how to be a radical lover of Jesus. 🤍✨