It's been a long while...
Hi folks! Sorry it's been so long since I've updated...my life is a whirlwind of activity these days, and my internet access is limited. I've also had a bit of writer's block...so much has been going on that it's been hard for me to even put words to what I'm feeling! It's craziness...but God is steadfast in the midst of these things.
So, where to start? I guess I can start by telling you all that I have been incredibly challenged lately. I have several students that keep me hopping all the time, as well as I have been struggling with some stuff of my own. It's so hard to be faithful sometimes! It's especially hard when you are alone on a campus, and running the ministry on your own. I have to make some really hard decisions, and I definitely can't do everything. I am beginning to realize why Jesus sent the disciples out two by two. I don't have all the answers, and I can't provide them for every student. Not that I didn't know this before, but sometimes it's just a slap in the face reminder.
And, how the heck do you deal with coworkers who hate working where they do? I love Mont Alto, and I love my students. I understand that they are not all at a level where they are ready to do certain things, like give up their spring break for a service project. What do you do when your coworker insinuates that all Christians should be doing service and should understand the concept? I tried to explain that my students are doing all that they can do and are ready to do right now, but this person just didn't want to hear it. It makes for my job to be a little difficult when there are those who make me feel like I'm not doing it well. Anyway...
On the bright side of things, campus gave me $2100 to take students to Jubilee, and I think we have a church volunteering a bus to drive us out. It's exciting!
And I've been having some good friend time lately. It's awesome when you can connect with someone else in the ministry who is having similar struggles to yours. It is always good to be able to talk through things with someone who understands!
Another exciting thing is that Pond Bank is providing a regular interpreter for my deaf student on Sunday mornings. I am really thankful for this amazing community of people, and I couldn't imagine leaving them right now.
And God sure does like to convict us. Last Sunday, Pastor Lin preached on the "Honor your father and your mother" commandment. Imagine that. The Sunday that I am angry with my folks for not coming out to visit, she preaches on how hard it is for us to understand our parents and respect them even if they aren't always great. Wow. Thanks God. It's so hard to be in my position sometimes. Mainly due to the fact that I know I am pleasing God, but displeasing my parents and many other folks from home by not using my college degree and making the big bucks. It's hard to not fit into the mold. But I try my hardest to let that go. God is in control, and I am doing what He has called me to do. I have taken up my cross and followed Him, and that's all that matters. On that note, I need to go do some more support raising stuff. Good day, all!
So, where to start? I guess I can start by telling you all that I have been incredibly challenged lately. I have several students that keep me hopping all the time, as well as I have been struggling with some stuff of my own. It's so hard to be faithful sometimes! It's especially hard when you are alone on a campus, and running the ministry on your own. I have to make some really hard decisions, and I definitely can't do everything. I am beginning to realize why Jesus sent the disciples out two by two. I don't have all the answers, and I can't provide them for every student. Not that I didn't know this before, but sometimes it's just a slap in the face reminder.
And, how the heck do you deal with coworkers who hate working where they do? I love Mont Alto, and I love my students. I understand that they are not all at a level where they are ready to do certain things, like give up their spring break for a service project. What do you do when your coworker insinuates that all Christians should be doing service and should understand the concept? I tried to explain that my students are doing all that they can do and are ready to do right now, but this person just didn't want to hear it. It makes for my job to be a little difficult when there are those who make me feel like I'm not doing it well. Anyway...
On the bright side of things, campus gave me $2100 to take students to Jubilee, and I think we have a church volunteering a bus to drive us out. It's exciting!
And I've been having some good friend time lately. It's awesome when you can connect with someone else in the ministry who is having similar struggles to yours. It is always good to be able to talk through things with someone who understands!
Another exciting thing is that Pond Bank is providing a regular interpreter for my deaf student on Sunday mornings. I am really thankful for this amazing community of people, and I couldn't imagine leaving them right now.
And God sure does like to convict us. Last Sunday, Pastor Lin preached on the "Honor your father and your mother" commandment. Imagine that. The Sunday that I am angry with my folks for not coming out to visit, she preaches on how hard it is for us to understand our parents and respect them even if they aren't always great. Wow. Thanks God. It's so hard to be in my position sometimes. Mainly due to the fact that I know I am pleasing God, but displeasing my parents and many other folks from home by not using my college degree and making the big bucks. It's hard to not fit into the mold. But I try my hardest to let that go. God is in control, and I am doing what He has called me to do. I have taken up my cross and followed Him, and that's all that matters. On that note, I need to go do some more support raising stuff. Good day, all!