Amazing!!!

AMAZING :)

I am now in AZ...it's a lot warmer here that's for sure :) It's only been two weeks, but I have learned such an incredible amount...I pray that the Lord would help me retain the information :) It is a little different to be by myself...something that I have never experienced, but I am trying to take it all in as an oppurtunity to become closer to the Lord.
My time is spent studying...and that is no exaggeration. I am taking full advantage of the oppurtunities here and the courses that are being offered. The school that I am going to, it never shuts down. Their doors are open 24 hours a day in order to allow students to get their studio time in...I was amazed :) They give you everything you need in order to know the information, but they expect you to know it when called upon :) (that's always fun:)
I have learned to love people for WHO they are and not necessarily because we have something in common. I have yet to meet someone who knows Christ...and I know they're here somewhere :) The environment here is somewhat "punkish" and very "artsy"...but I have come to love the individuals there. Not because they're cool (or want to be cool), but because they themselves have such an incredible destiny on their lives...a lot of them are trudging through the everyday in order to get through the day. They are so creative...imagine what they would be like taking the Kingdom by force :) Pretty awesome to think :)
To tell you the truth, I was little overwhelmed the first couple days by the sheer eye opening material that was laid out before me...not to mention I am only one of two girls in a group of 66 guys :) Anyone feeling like the minority here? :) I know with the Lord, I am always the majority, and that is the exciting part :)
I am nothing without the Holy Spirit guiding my EVERY step...my life is meaningless unless the Holy Spirit fills my very being with Himself. You don't have to be in a place where everyone knows you, or a place you feel secure. Try living outside of your comfort zone and find out where the Lord takes you...it's pretty amazing :)
Love people for who they are, not what they do. We have all fallen short of the glory of God, but we as christians have the awesome task of taking the gospel wherever we go. If that means we go by ourselves to a place we don't know anyone...then so be it...but wherever it is, love people. God is all about souls, and I strive everyday to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it be a smile, hug or encouraging word...go for it. You all are world changers and earth shakers...don't be afraid to live outside of what you are used to :) God is full of suprises and He will never fail to amaze you...Allow Him to do it through you :)

March 11, 2008