As a child of Pastors (both my Father and Mother) I have experienced many things and sharing them here, is my way of giving them to God.
This is my testimony and new life.
Trials and tribulations used for ministry.
This is my path to God's plan and I Thank You for experiencing it with me.
God Bless You all for Reading.
Recently, in a certain class that I am taking, we have been discussing the Bible. It would come into conversation, occasionally.
Now, I am 100% for talking about the Bible in Education Facilities..actually, everywhere! But I am constantly reminding myself and others to remember the word of God and to not allow the flesh to fall into the lies of man.
Recently, this happened when talking about the seductress, Lilith.
What someone told me was Lilith was the first wife of Adam. She was jealous of Eve and gave her the fruit of Knowledge of Good and Evil (Book of Genesis). She was then turned into a serpent for her "crime".
Now, I may not be very familiar with the Bible (YET!) but I know that there is no "first wife of Adam" there is simply Eve, the ONLY wife of Adam.
It was Satan, that gave Eve the fruit, where the first sin was started.
I can accept that this may be that person's view of things but I wasn't going to sit there and let my fellow students buy into a lie. I proceeded to ask questions and the answers were more than vauge.
There was also the argument that Satan and Lucifer were two completely different people.
I have heard this before and I said "They are the same person. Lucifer changed his name to Satan." This resulted in more "Facts" about how I am incorrect about this and that.
I acknowledged their views and I stated mine. But I will not allow anyone to tell me different than the Bible's Truth.
I prayed that night. For more courage and more wisdom on God's Word. There were moments when I was scared that I would keep silent on the lies that were being spread. I was scared for a split second that I would not be informed enough to keep the discussion supplied.
I did.
I sighed in relief, that I was able to hold my ground and hopefully, give enough information to keep other people questioning and looking for God's Truth and His Truth only!
Prayer Requests:
God will be allowed back in schools.
More and More people will be Saved. Or at least curious about God
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For the past 3 years, I have been attending a college focusing more on General Course and can we say Discouraging! I had a hard time with classes because I became uninterested in the content that I was learning. My mind was filled with thoughts about how I didn't need the class, how that was going to apply to my career and so on.
After years of really good classes (I am willing to admit that I was wrong in thinking that I did not need them) I am closer to graduating from Liberal Arts! This winter I will be done with general courses and finally be able to work on the final step of getting my degree. The only problem was, was that I didn't know where I was going to go...in fact, I am still very unsure of where to go!
There are not many school with TESOL majors, much to my displeasure.
So what do I do?
I start to bang my head on the table or floor, which ever I find myself closer to. For the longest time, I soaked in the troubles of my disappointment and often found myself searching and searching with no answers.
Then one day....
I recieved a message from one of the people I went on a Missions Trip with sent me a message. Now she isn't just a normal person. She is my new sister and I love her dearly. She reminded me that I just need to wait and see that this is all in God's hands. He already has a plan for me and know where I will be the happiest.
I cried.
I was so caught up in what I wanted that i forgot that it wasn't my true decision. God gave me the passion for teaching, the people who encourage me and I forgot that HE is taking care of it.
Recently, My father asked me why I wanted to be a teacher of English and TESOL. At first, I was speechless and angry at myself for not having the answer right away. After about twenty minutes of thinking, it came to me; a huge rush of hope and flaming excitement came over me.
I told him:
"Daddy, How many people can say that they change lives for a living? How many people can say that they dedicate their lives to helping others who are less fortunate in getting to where they want to be? Who can say that dad?...Sure there are nurses and doctors, lawyers, and so on. But teachers...Wow, Daddy Teachers saved me."
You see, if it weren't for my teachers, I wouldn't be the cheerful person I am now. I had so many inner conflicts in my life and once I was able to open up to the people who give an education, I smiled for real. Teachers, to me, not only teach their specialized subjects but are role models for life and play a major part in people's life.
Think about this with me. Has there ever been a teacher that has ever influenced you (Good or Bad)? I am about 99% sure that every teacher has done at least one thing (or said) to make you think even if it has shown up unconsciously. {I still question my art teacher from HS}
Changing a life for that life, is my number two goal in life (the first being to share God's word with an open heart).
I no longer worry about where I am going to go. I know where I am going now and I thank God for keeping that option in my mind. For giving me a family that questions my decisions for me to question them myself. My mother did the same just a few moments ago. Where am I going to go, mom? The only true answer I have for that:
God will show me.
-Prayer Requests:
That I will be able to wait for God's Answer
My family; that they may see the sacrifices I am willing to make to teach in other countries.
That I will be able to better retain the languages I will be learning.
That I will not be afraid.
Verse for Thought:
Jeremiah 29: 11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope
I have two different blogs. This one, which focuses more on what God has to offer, has given me, and more! While it is a bit more...personal as well.
My other blog (Located at: Slice of Life Flavored Cheesecake Blog )
is about other things in life, some of my preferences and opinions of other matters (i.e literature, art, family, school, etc.)
