Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Today has been so precious ... our kids have showered us with hugs and Valentine's Day cards. And it is so sweet to see them all in their red and pink! I just read a post I wrote back in 2009. I was looking forward to graduating from Clemson and still praying about coming to SEBTS. I was wondering about China and serving overseas. It is now 3 years later and I'm graduating from SEBTS and looking to move my life to China August 1st. I copy/pasted a little from the blog below:
Sometimes I still worry if I am making the right choice. Did I just not have enough faith to go to China? Is this the easier path? Sometimes the people pleaser in me comes out when I see the questioning look on faces. But I really don't think that is true. I really do believe that God is leading me to Wake Forest to be prepared for whatever He has for me. He did a lot in my heart over Christmas. I'm so thankful that He is in control and is sovereign over my questions, my "decisions," and my sin. He is enough and the only one I should aim to please. So this is where I'm at ... I'm moving forward in faith towards Seminary. There are still questions... is MAIS the right program? What is next? Working with Internationals here? Teaching? Working overseas? Will I EVER get married? Should I do the 2+2 program? I believe that as I seek the Lord, if seminary is not the "next" thing then God will put a stop to it. He's in control. But I'm moving forward in faith knowing that my future is in His hands.
Well, it's 3 years later and a lot has happened. It's neat to look back to that time in 2009 knowing all that God has done. He provided a fantastic church that teaches me so much and a school that has grown my love for and knowledge of the Lord. I have been challenged in my faith and in my walk. God has brought people into my life who have discipled and poured into me. He's allowed me to go on two trips overseas (Central Asia & East Asia). I've also had amazing roommates and friends that have become more like family. It has been an amazing season. As I read that blog from 2009, I remember the feelings and questions I had. They aren't too different from the ones I have now as we (Kara & I) pray about this possible move in August. But it is encouraging to look back over and reflect on God's sovereignty, wisdome, grace and love.
I hope that you have all had a WONDERFUL Valentine's Day. I hope that you have felt loved by those around you and in your life. Most of all, I hope that you are able to reflect on our God and His great and mighty love for us.
Sometimes I still worry if I am making the right choice. Did I just not have enough faith to go to China? Is this the easier path? Sometimes the people pleaser in me comes out when I see the questioning look on faces. But I really don't think that is true. I really do believe that God is leading me to Wake Forest to be prepared for whatever He has for me. He did a lot in my heart over Christmas. I'm so thankful that He is in control and is sovereign over my questions, my "decisions," and my sin. He is enough and the only one I should aim to please. So this is where I'm at ... I'm moving forward in faith towards Seminary. There are still questions... is MAIS the right program? What is next? Working with Internationals here? Teaching? Working overseas? Will I EVER get married? Should I do the 2+2 program? I believe that as I seek the Lord, if seminary is not the "next" thing then God will put a stop to it. He's in control. But I'm moving forward in faith knowing that my future is in His hands.
Well, it's 3 years later and a lot has happened. It's neat to look back to that time in 2009 knowing all that God has done. He provided a fantastic church that teaches me so much and a school that has grown my love for and knowledge of the Lord. I have been challenged in my faith and in my walk. God has brought people into my life who have discipled and poured into me. He's allowed me to go on two trips overseas (Central Asia & East Asia). I've also had amazing roommates and friends that have become more like family. It has been an amazing season. As I read that blog from 2009, I remember the feelings and questions I had. They aren't too different from the ones I have now as we (Kara & I) pray about this possible move in August. But it is encouraging to look back over and reflect on God's sovereignty, wisdome, grace and love.
I hope that you have all had a WONDERFUL Valentine's Day. I hope that you have felt loved by those around you and in your life. Most of all, I hope that you are able to reflect on our God and His great and mighty love for us.
1 comments:
such a neat reflection April! Awesome to see His faithfulness :)
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