-School is officially back. We're on week six I believe. I can't really complain toooo much. I like my classes, I have a decent schedule despite my 12:30 one-day-a-week friday class. Inconvenient scheduling for a class I have to take and is required. Other than that, we're good to go.
-I just recently sent in my deposit to go to AFRICA!!!!!!!!! It's still kinda surreal. I'm going with 25 people that have worked Fuge! I'm basically super excited! I've always felt called to go to Africa but as I told a camper this summer, I just haven't been ready and the Lord has been preparing me what I feel is like my entire life. Everytime I've had the opportunity, it's either been at an inconvenient time or super super expensive, or a variety of other obstacles. This trip will be over my Spring Break (another God moment because there were seven weeks they could have chosen to go on). We will fly into Johannesburg, go through training and orientation, then split into different teams. Right about now, that's about all we know. It's a little nervous that I don't know exactly what kind of ministry we'll be doing and uneasy about the fact that going to Africa is slightly expensive, but I know that the Lord is good, He will provide, and I can rest in those things during the little time of uncertainty. We actually talked today in Ministry and Management about Proverbs 3:5-6. It's such a familiar verse and it's so commonly quoted that we fully don't understand the meaning of "lean not on your own understanding" and lean on the Lord. My professor illustrated in this way. We view "leaning" as standing up with an arm resting on the table, if the table moves, we're ok... still standing upright. However to fully lean on the Lord is like facing the table, putting both hands on it (almost in a push up position) where if someone pulled the table out from under you, you would fall. This is how we should trust in the Lord and lean not on our own understanding. With this trip to Africa, I pray that I am capable of trusting in the Lord and not thinking that I can do this on my own but rather having faith in his sovereignty and that He is a God who provides and take care of his children. The Lord is so gracious. Tis so sweet to trust in Him.
-I am learning more and more I'm not that fond of group projects where you don't get to choose the group. I'm fine with working with people. I actually love working with people, but not when it comes down to my grades which in turn determine scholarships. End of story.
-Glee starts tonight!!! Praise the Lort!
- Justin and I now have sporcle dates. If you are unaware of what sporcle is, it is this online site where you can take quizzes. We try to beat each other. He beats me in everything except musicals and Disney. That's ok! They're fun! With him being in Texas and me being in South Carolina, it's just a fun little thing to do besides our routinely chit-chats. He and Micah drove up over Labor Day to see Lizzie and myself! It was quite wonderful! We went to High Point to see his family and had a grand ole time. I'm going to be seeing him here in just a few weeks again for my fall break! Hurrah!
-It hasn't rained here in weeks which is so weird since I claim that Anderson, SC deserves the title of rain capitol instead of Seattle. However my precious little green raincoat still sits. On it's little hook. Waiting on me to wear it. But the 10 day forecast is not looking promising. With only a 40% chance on Sunday. Sad day.
-Forever Sunshine from Bath and Body Works smells wonderful.
-Yesterday, I was paid to go shopping. Yes yes. You heard me. So a while back, Mom got me these two shirts from New York and Company but they just were not what I really desired (My mom does have good taste, I just thought I would get more wear out of something else) . Soooo.... I took my shirts back thinking they would only give me store credit. Well they told me that they could- give me cash back so check it out. I thought since mommy really wanted me to have new clothes, I would get another new shirt but then get the rest back. This shirt was half off too! Yippie!
-So the other day in Walmart, the lady checking me out was so sweet. She told everyone to have a blessed day. I asked her where she went to church and she told me where but followed IMMEDIATELY with "I love my church, I love my pastor, but I love God more." How refreshing was that after seeing SO many people tweet and post their status about their church leader. Yes lets encourage them but let's not lose focus!
-It's time for Glee. Peace and blessings.
kar
No comments:
Post a Comment