Have you ever received something that you need, but you haven't really worked for it? Well, that happened to me the other day. I was so happy and thanked God for reminding me of my first week in college.
I grew up with very controlling parents. I went to a college about 5 hours from my house. I couldn't go home that first weekend, so I went for a walk on the campus. As I was walking, it hit me: I could do whatever I wanted, and no one would know about it. The scene of freedom was overwhelming. Since I became a Christian several months before, I prayed, "God, in my freedom, I am choosing to serve you." God heard my prayer, and He showed up in a powerful way. I was blessed beyond what I could imagine. The next year, His blessings and protection were powerfully over me.

I wish I could say that all my decisions have been as wise as that one; unfortunately, they have not. I keep talking to God, saying, "God, you know I haven't been that faithful. And God reminded me that it is not about me but about who He is. He is faithful even when we are not. I spent many years of my life beating myself up for the bad decision that I had made. After all, "I should know better." God just reminded me that there is nothing that I can do to make Him love me less. I'm His child, and nothing will change that.