the God who speaks
Before I talk about the real reason of posting, I would first like to say... 1 WEEK LEFT! Oh gosh. >_< But I think I can make it, though with what kind of marks, I don't know. This is the first time that almost everyone I meet and have talked with about my exam said, "I'll pray for you," which really does make me a lil' relieved and when I think of it, this is a glimpse of how church unity is, where people will be worrying for you and praying when you're going through a struggle. :) A lot of people said I can do it too, haha. XD
For the real meat:
A few months before, I started talking to God from time to time about what He wants me to do. Sometimes I'd imagine myself preaching on the stage, behind the pulpit with great zeal that held the attention of the church. But that's just my imagination, which therefore isn't God's vision. So I asked Him during those times of what He really wants me to do. I stand out during altar calls for certain things, and pray to Him that He'll speak through the pastors in-charge on those days to answer my question. But there was no answer,
till today. I was waiting at the altar for the pastor to pray for me that I'll follow willingly to what God says to me, but since the pastor for today also asked those who have been called for full-time ministry to come forward, I thought I'd take this chance to ask God my question again. First, Sis. Sophia prayed for me, and following that was a long wait. Even when the service ended, I wanted to wait for God, if He has anything to say. After I and a few people were left at the altar, Pastor Ronnie came and prayed for me. Not in the exact words of the paragraph below but similar:
The Lord wants you to be clear that His hand is upon you, upon your life. Do not be fearful, He will guide you through, and He has a plan for You which will unfold step-by-step. He will close doors and open doors, His will and plan will be clear and certain. His plan in you will come to pass.
After I heard that, I knew that now wasn't the time for God to tell me what He has in store for me. That's great, because God was the One who decided that, and I know that it's for my best. I am quite relieved and happy that God answered my question. :) And that my responsibility for now is to seek Him everyday like a Christian should and go through college, etc. If I apply for Graphic Design courses but I get turned down, probably doors have been close but His plan will also be clear at that time.
I thank God for speaking to me in so many ways today.
For the real meat:
A few months before, I started talking to God from time to time about what He wants me to do. Sometimes I'd imagine myself preaching on the stage, behind the pulpit with great zeal that held the attention of the church. But that's just my imagination, which therefore isn't God's vision. So I asked Him during those times of what He really wants me to do. I stand out during altar calls for certain things, and pray to Him that He'll speak through the pastors in-charge on those days to answer my question. But there was no answer,
till today. I was waiting at the altar for the pastor to pray for me that I'll follow willingly to what God says to me, but since the pastor for today also asked those who have been called for full-time ministry to come forward, I thought I'd take this chance to ask God my question again. First, Sis. Sophia prayed for me, and following that was a long wait. Even when the service ended, I wanted to wait for God, if He has anything to say. After I and a few people were left at the altar, Pastor Ronnie came and prayed for me. Not in the exact words of the paragraph below but similar:
The Lord wants you to be clear that His hand is upon you, upon your life. Do not be fearful, He will guide you through, and He has a plan for You which will unfold step-by-step. He will close doors and open doors, His will and plan will be clear and certain. His plan in you will come to pass.
After I heard that, I knew that now wasn't the time for God to tell me what He has in store for me. That's great, because God was the One who decided that, and I know that it's for my best. I am quite relieved and happy that God answered my question. :) And that my responsibility for now is to seek Him everyday like a Christian should and go through college, etc. If I apply for Graphic Design courses but I get turned down, probably doors have been close but His plan will also be clear at that time.
I thank God for speaking to me in so many ways today.