Walking into this week I had two goals: 1. Make everyone I meet, from contestants to volunteers to judges, feel seen, heard, and loved. 2. Glorify the Lord in all that I do this week. Reflecting on this past week, I feel that I accomplished these two goals. This is the first Miss Alabama week that I believe I’ve held the Lord at the center of it all. To me, at the end of the week it didn’t matter how I placed, what award I won, or the overall outcome. What mattered most was my quiet time with the Lord, praying over girls before they walked on stage, and FINALLY believing that He has the most perfect plan for my life. Win, lose, or draw, I knew that His love was steadfast and that He would provide in the most glorious of ways. This photo means the world to me because it’s such a testament for His faithfulness. To be able to pray before each phase of the Top 13 and feel an overwhelming sense of peace was the most incredible thing. I am someone who usually gets so anxious, to the point of shaking. However, each phase I competed in I felt still and I felt His presence. Lord, I thank you for this opportunity, your love, and your purpose for my life! More to come later when more pictures are posted 🫶🏼