Two more days and then I'll be done with the semester. I really can't believe that I have been here a year. My brain is still a mush from all the studying I've been doing, otherwise I'd probably take more time to contemplate all that God has taught me over the past semesters, but the one thing I've really realized this week in thinking and talking about my summer plans and next year is that I know I'm where God wants me. And that makes me very happy.
I was less then thrilled about coming to seminary (especially in the south). When I got the phone call I remember exactly where I was - with "my" kids at their mom's office in DC. I didn't pick up, but I saw the 803 area code and just knew it was CIU calling to tell me I was accepted. I don't remember when I finally listened to the message, but I'm pretty sure I cried when I got it; cried because I knew that meant I would be leaving the kids I had grown to love so much, leaving the church I felt so at home in, and leaving friends who meant the world to me (and still do). Every time someone asked me if I was excited about going to seminary I said "no," which left them looking at me with great confusion.
Yet in and through this all I love how faithful God is. Though I missed (and still do at times) all that was before, God has planted me here. He's brought some amazing friends around me, provided me opportunities to minister and serve, and delighted me in what He's continued to reveal to me about Himself and who He has made me to be.
He is faithful and it's amazing to see Him change my heart from simple, faithful obedience to pure delight in His presence and in being able to see Him work all around Him.
"Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey". - John H. Sammis
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