Back Once Again

I'm home! Back in my little apartment. Being home was really great, but I'm glad to be back and get into a bit of a routine. School starts tomorrow...BIG sad face. BUT Amy reminded me yesterday that this is where God wants me...not in Korea, not in China, not in Antartica (hmm...), SOooo...that makes me wanna smile and do my very best in my last semester of school. God's been soooo good these last 3.5 years, and I know He can only get better! I'm gonna walk tall and proud to be where I am not, and he's going to walk with me. The battles are His, I give up the burdens and I share the smiles and happiness. Like the Apostle Paul, I have learned the secret of being content in whatever situation. Whether well fed or hungry, living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength and fills my heart with joy overflowing. Just try to get past that wall and make me discontent! HA! (thanks Amy!)

Sooo...I go to buy books tomorrow, and the first class I get to start with is Modern Chinese Culture...I love it.

I sent in my application to Korea! :D I'm so excited to find out if I get the job...I won't know until Feb. But, I gave it all to God, and whatever He wants to happen will. I love knowing that and not having to worry. He'll put me in the PERFECT place that He wants me. All I have to do is go!

Please pray for me that I can 1) do my best in all my classes and all I do 2) find a part time job to make a little extra $$ 3) stay content in wherever I am 4) make it to graduation with a 3.0 (at least 5) grow closer to my wonderful amazing God!

God bless!! Peace.

In Our Trials

"No matter if today holds trials, it's been given to us by God. Therefore, it is good."

Let's celebrate our trials! In them, God is there. ALWAYS (underlined and bolded!) He allowed them in order to teach us something...who knows what yet...but trials can be beautiful if we let them radiat our wonderful God! Embrace them and you will embrace Him.

"God doesn't drop us off at the beginning of the road of our next trial and then say "See ya at the end!" No, he goes before us, behind us, and beside us. He feels every ounce of pain and carries our burdens. He never leaves us."

Day after Day after Day

I work. I get tired of this job. I get ungrateful. In the Biblio, Paul teaches us that we need to be content in whatever (yes folks, even an annoying job) situation we're in. Doesn't matter what it is...we're to have joy in our hearts and be content because God has us e-x-a-c-t-l-y right where He wants us. Who are we to tell God that His plan for our lives, no matter how small the detail, isn't correct or good enough? Simply put, we're not. My lesson for the day (or last 3 weeks) get over it, get into it, get joy.

I'm *hopefully* sending in my application for Korea tomorrow. God will get me where He wants me (see above paragraph.) Pray for the process.

Well, it's up early tomorrow so nighty night. Peace.