Life has been extremely busy with taking 18 credits. As most people know I like to be busy, so this isn't something that bothers me. In fact I have 6 classes, but I also have choir and SIFE which are both big commitments; however, both are things I really enjoy. I am still trying to get back into good study habits as well as trying to get enough sleep. I haven't quite figured out what it looks like to live off campus and then go back to campus to study in the library at night. I'm sure once it comes crunch time that will change because I sure don't get a lot done in my apartment. I haven't figured out a way yet to carry all of the books and everything else I need for an entire day to just stay on campus until all of my studying is done!
It seems like every time I post my major is changing, but once again I have switched majors. It's not so drastic this time...Business Administration with a non profit focus. For those of you wondering- changing majors won't put me behind at all, if anything I am planning to be ahead. More news on that to come! I truly believe God is calling me to work with a non profit organization once I graduate. This summer I experienced the joys of ministry and the struggles of it. I loved every minute of it and am committing my life to work to further His kingdom here on earth. What better way to do it then to use my love for business and my strengths. God has really laid the organization of Christ In Youth on my heart and I love the work that they do, I am really looking forward to see how God uses that passion of mine further down the road.
Update on work- I have been working one night a week reffing volleyball. Starting this week I am going to be working in Admissions at school. I am going to be calling prospective students and encouraging them to consider Olivet. This is something I am really passionate about. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to promote my school. Again I have been reminded that by placing complete trust in God and allowing Him to do things in His time He remains faithful!
Communication is such an important part of life. I think each and every day I am challenged in a new way to work on communicating with others. This summer I was really learning how to work with people and how to look at each person's gifts. While this is still true today I have been learning about communication in a new way. This has been a season of learning how to communicate with those it may be more difficult to communicate with. Its about making every word that comes out of my mouth glorifying to God and responding to people in love. Psalm 19:14 says "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer." Not only do we show God's love through our actions toward others, but also in our words and in the way we think. Sometimes it is difficult to respond in such a way, but it's something God has really laid on my heart.
It can be so difficult around here to find quiet time, which is something I realize I need more and more of. I never used to be the person who needed alone time, but I have seen how important that time is. We live in a society where we have to have noise nonstop. Finding silence is next to impossible. Even when no one is around we turn the music on. It can be exhausting to live in a place where there is constantly something going on, it takes away from it being a place to relax. As difficult as it may be, it is my responsibility to take the initiative to find a quiet place and to make sure I am getting the things done that I need to. This is why I'm going to have to start making my way back to the library in the evenings!
God has shown me over and over again that although we go through times of frustration, struggle, and change He remains constant. He is always there for us and He knows all of our frustrations and struggles. We live in a world that brings feelings of discontentment and exhaustion, but God is our hope and He will give us rest.
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