"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."-- Philippians 4:13

     This bible verse has always been a favorite of mine.  Whenever I am in a tough spot in life or feel like giving up, it gives me such strength.  As I think about the timeline of my life thus far, I see this verse show up again and again through obstacles I have overcome.
     I have moved a lot in my life.  When I was in third grade my family moved to Florida.  I was completely devastated.  I had to leave my best friend in the world and make all new friends.  It was a very difficult experience.  However, when I did move to Florida I ended up making some wonderful friends.  I grew up there and when I was in 10th grade my family moved to Alpharetta, Georgia.  Now this was the hardest move of all.  Beginning 11th grade was extremely difficult in a brand new city.  I remember the first day of school feeling so nostalgic for my old life in Florida.  I called my boyfriend that afternoon that lived in Florida and cried on the phone with him.  I felt so lonely.
     After a while I finally began to make some amazing friends in Georgia.  I joined the Cheerleading squad and we found a wonderful church.  It was through this move that I actually was able to become closer to God.  I went on a couple church retreats and started to nurture and grow my relationship with Him.  Since then I have drifted away from Him again and again, but every time that happens I realize that I can't do life without Him.
     As I have been writing and rereading my story, it really stands out that God was with me every step of the way.  I can do all things through Him.  He gave me the courage and strength to make new friends and actually learn who I was meant to be through His eyes.  I am so thankful for everything He has done for me.  He has always been able to give me the extra push I need in life.  Moving a lot has not only shown me this but has also helped me become extremely adaptable in unknown situations.  I have so much more confidence and my relationship with Christ has grown tremendously through my previous experiences.  This is another way in my life that God has pointed out to me that I can trust Him and can do all things through Him.