You know how they say "There's a first time for everything"? Well, I do believe that this applies to me. I've been in school for a while and everything. I went back to CNM last year around this time to do what I thought would make me happy, but I just ended up being miserable. I was anxious all the time. I never felt at peace with what I was studying. And the same was way back in 09 at OBU. I was anxious, restless, and miserable. Even during the Welcome Week, when everyone else was having a blast. I was worried about my financial situation, my job situation, being away from my family, and all that jazz. So one of my "first time" experiences so far has been to actually be at peace with where God has me. It's an amazingly incredible feeling. I feel free to enjoy my classes and my surroundings and the people God has placed in my life right now. I'm not anxious about anything. I'm a little nervous about doing all this new stuff without anyone I really know near me or with me. But I am confident that as I follow after God on this adventure that He will provide the way. He's going to provide good friends, a great church, amazing professors to learn from, amazing experiences to grow in my relationship with Him, and all the things I'm going to need to survive. God is good, gracious, and merciful.
Yesterday was another "first" for me. It was my first day of work. I'll be working for a family that lives in town, and, basically, I'll be nannying for them. I'm really excited about this opportunity to share the love of my Savior with this precious family. I'm picking up the two oldest from school and then taking them home where they'll start their homework and do some work around the house and then play. I'll be supervising them and then making dinner for the family. I loved every second of what I did yesterday. The kids were great! And it was a fun time to be around kids again. Also, having this job will give me an opportunity to be an influence in the kids lives for Christ. I am not sure how much, or if, they go to church or anything like that, but by getting to be in their home, I know that I can at least show them how much I love and care for them and earn the right to tell them about who Christ is at some point down the road.
Today was yet another "first." I had my first couple of classes today, and they were pretty fantastic. I loved getting to listen to the professors talk about the subjects that they were so passionate about. I know that each of them have a wealth of knowledge, and that I will learn SO MUCH this semester if I just take the time to do all the work. (And there's going to be A LOT of work involved.) But God has blessed me with this opportunity, and I am going to take full advantage of it. Today was also the first chapel service of the semester. It was great too. We sang some hymns, and, oh my gracious, to hear all those voices praising the Lord was incredible! It reminded me a lot of Passion. Dr. Akin gave a great sermon/challenge to all the students. And God challenged me through his words. One thing that Dr. Akin said that struck me the most was this (and this is paraphrased): There are so many Christians and churches here in the US compared to the rest of the world. There are so many here, but so few there; why would God be calling SO MANY to stay when the world is in dire need of hands and feet to carry the Gospel to all nations, tribes, and tongues. What are my reasons of staying?
So, needless to say, I have been greatly challenged by those words, and I will be praying and asking for God to show me what I need to be doing. How does my life need to change in light of these words? And what is He wanting from me?
Anyway, everything is going great! I'm learning a lot! Doing a lot! And having a whole lot of fun!
God is good. ALL THE TIME!
Blessings.
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