So I find myself for the first time in three years doing something new by myself with out a team or a community right beside me. Its a scary thought. But I know that the Lord has me here at school for a reason. I’m not sure of what it is right now but as my sister reminded me yesterday the Lord knows. So I chose to hold on to that and trust him with my year, and my experience here in Traverse City.
One thing that I have realized is how much of a culture shock it has been being here. For the past three years I have been living in a Christian community. This school is not one of those. Its a totally different culture than AIM or even at home where my friends are all Christians. I have forgotten what public school is like.
I was listening to a message this morning online that talked about the narrow way and how our belief should effect our behavior and if it doesn’t then something is wrong with our belief. That our belief in the Lord should have us acting like be believe in Him. That even though I’m up here surrounded by a lot of nonbelievers doesn’t mean that I should act any differently then I do when out doing missions or at home with my friends. So my prayer for this year is that I will be able to live the narrow road up here away from a tight community and where its hard to do so.
I will continue to keep you updated on how classes and life is going here at school. I know its not Africa or the Dominican but this is where the Lord has me for now.
Rebecca,
We are so glad that God is using you and that you are willing to have HIM lead you where you need to be at this time in your life. Please know that we are praying for you in your new journey.
Blessings,
The Hinkley’s
You’re going to be GREAT! Love you girl! 🙂
just rememeber who you are and what you stand for and people will know that you belong to God!! love you sister!!
You are an amazing child of God…He will give you the strength, courage and ability do live for Him and be a light to those around you. You have been a LIGHT in my life. Love you TONS!!!!!