Well, I have officially been back in school for one month now. I have been learning a lot, sleeping little, and having a blast! I love everything about college. From the late night studying, to the late night random food runs (I usually just go because I can), to meal times with friends, to the amazing classes that are challenging me and teaching me so much, to the amazing chapel times. God is really stretching and growing me as I'm down here. I'm trying to keep Him in my focus at all times, trying to keep in mind that I'm here for the purposes of the Gospel, not just to pass a class. It has been a challenge to do so, because it is easy to fall into a routine and let things just pass by and try to get through each day. But lately I have been reminded how important studying not just the Bible but things of the Bible and things for/of the Kingdom of God.
In one of my classes, I have been studying how using our minds is an act of worship and how important it really is to not just have a passive mind or to think through others. How often do we let others do our thinking for us? How many times do we let our pastors read the Bible for us? Too often, in my opinion. How much more so do we need to challenge ourselves and stretch ourselves with the brain and the thinking capacity God has so graciously given us.
In my other classes I'm learning about, the basics of Theology and the amazing Word of God, Ethical issues (Ethics is my favorite classes, but also the most thought provoking), cultural anthropology (the studies of cultures and of man) and cultures of ancient civilizations. Each class has its own difficulties, but also amazing things to be learned. I know that God really wants me here and to learn all that I can...
I also know that Satan doesn't want me here. I have had some difficulties to overcome, and I have been learning a lot about myself and I've realized a lot about myself (strengths and weaknesses) and how much growing up I need to do. I'm trying to stay focused and lean on God as my source for everything, but it is a challenge.
Some prayer requests:
- Finding a Church (I think I found one, but still not sure)
- Finances (major one!)
- Finding a job? Still in question
- Homework
- Classes/friendship balance
- Getting along with my roommate
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and concerns. I love and miss you all!
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