Second semester has begun. Interim was easy and a good way of sort of easing back into school, but now it is over and its time to get back to the grind. I am excited to have some new and challenging classes, but I think the work will be hard. Although I am very excited to have classes that will challenge my viewpoints and my faith. I want to grow this semester in a different way because of the challenges I face.
Last night I read my Bible before I shut my eyes to sleep. Honestly, it was the first time in a long time that I opened up the book and really read it. I bowed my head beforehand and asked the Lord to please change my heart. I asked him to give me a passion for his word so that I can grow and learn and not feel dry anymore. It was hard to hear myself say that I was weak, but I know that as I acknowledged that my heart began to wholly lean on the name of Jesus. It was awesome. I asked the Lord to help me set aside time each day to spend with Him. Time that I will love and learn from him. I asked him to get me in a habit of spending time with him, but to not let it be a duty that I just check off each day, but a heartfelt desire to spend time in the Bible. I want to study and learn from my books in school and I wanna study and learn from the book that brings me life.
I think that the Lord will use this semester to help me grow as a person. I think I will grow spiritually and I think I will become a more well-rounded person through the classes I have and the way they challenge me. I'm taking a philosophy course that will challenge my views and my beliefs. I'm taking humanities which broadens my knowledge of the world and of the Lord. I'm taking a weight training course that will help me become a physically healthier person. And a Ceramics class, which will be interesting cause I am not good with my hands. And a biology course where I will get to see the work of God at a scientific level. I'm very excited to see how God works.
Although I am excited about the academics that are ahead of me I am not excited to make decisions and figure out what to do about some challenges I am facing. But, I trust that God will lead me to make smart decisions that glorify his name.
Anyway, this is just what I think the Lord is doing and will be doing in me this semester.
Hoping for a work in me,
Greta
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And I'M excited for another semester hanging out with you :) It's always fun to hear what you're learning Greta.
I am praying for you Greta. I have always admired your love for the Lord, and the sincerity of your faith.
Gabs
Greta. Sounds like you got your hands full, with more than ceramics. God will help you friend.
Love you - bep
Maybe we can carve some time out for a hangout soon?!
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