I just started college and I have the first week down and it feels like a thousand more to go. I wish I could say that I am loving every minute of it, but sadly that is not the case. Don't get me wrong, I am getting use to it and things could change, but the atmosphere SUCKS. I feel like I am only one of very few Christians that walk the campus. But God is good and He has blessed me with some pretty awesome new friends that love and strive to live for the Lord. I moved out and I am now living in Beaumont. It was hard to leave the town I always knew, but it was time. I had been praying for God to lead me to a new church, send me friends that love Him and also for Him to just help me as I am moving into a new part of my life. He answered.
So here I am in a really dark place, but I feel God's hand guiding me through and lighting my path. It's like He is unfolding His plan for my life right in front of me. Literally. I cannot help but trust in Him because He has proven Himself faithful time and time again. As I put my trust in Him, He has answered every one of my prayers.
He has led me to a Bible believing church that is growing and has given me opportunities to minister there. I had been praying for this even during the summer and God just started pulling me toward this church. Before I even left Central Baptist I knew that was where I was suppose to go then God just kept confirming that to me so I could not doubt. He sometimes goes beyond what we ask for. So when I walked into that church I just knew. I actually knew the Pastor, Casey, from camp over the summer. But had no idea he was a pastor or that I would be going to his church. I had lunch with him and his wife today and it was such a blessing. I got to share my heart about Ghana and they got to share theirs. Prayers were answered. I know that I am suppose to be there. His ministry is to reach. He wants to go beyond the church walls. There are mission opportunities and that is so exciting because that is what I'm called to do. We all are called to go, but I'm just super passionate about it and I wish more Christians would be too.
He has also sent me those friends that I asked for. They really love the Lord and it shows in everything they do. Not only are they my friends, but they also have a Wednesday night Bible study that I attend and Joey's son, Tony, leads it. I am learning so much and I am so blessed to be apart of it. He also sent me a really awesome girl friend. I have specifically been praying for that and she shares the same heart about missions. She is passionate about Vietnam and God is doing amazing things in and through her. That is so encouraging.
Here lately I have been just broken because I miss Ghana so much. I miss their cute little dirty faces, funky smells, holey clothes, bright white smiles, and big brown eyes. It was almost unbearable the other night. I got on my knees and prayed. I poured out my broken heart, I prayed for them, and for my return. I opened up my Bible and read John 15. In this passage God reassured me. He spoke so much hope in to my heart. It was just one of those moments where you can't do anything or say anything because you are so mesmerized by who God is. Like who am I for You to even know my name? I am so unworthy of everything God has given me, but He calls me friend. It is only by grace alone. And then to top it off, I got a call this morning from those kids that stole my heart. I was blessed in that moment.
I am also praying for a job. So please be praying also for a job that will work with my schedule and not consume me or interfere with my main priorities. I recently submitted my application to Harbor Hospice and I am really hoping to hear from them soon. Thank you thank you thank you. :)
So overall God has been doing major work in my life. He is so faithful and I give all the glory to Him. This is by His hand alone. I had no part. He is growing me up in my faith and I have never felt so close to Him. If you do not know Christ as your Saviour please begin to seek Him. When you do He will pull you in and you will realize just how much better God is than this world that will never satisfy you like He will.
"Jesus replied, "Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never thirst again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life."" -John 4:13-14
