Join me!

All of what I have written here and shared with you has been things that have been on my heart, that I have been learning, or that I just thought might give you a laugh. But this time I'm going to share the actual happenings of my semester so far so that you can join me in this thang we call life! As most of you probably know I am involved with and very committed to a ministry called Campus Outreach. Through this ministry I have learned how to grow in my relationship with Christ as well as tell other's about Him and to then teach them what I am learning. I am being discipled, being poured into, and seeking community in the goal of becoming more and more like Christ every single day! I am a student leader in this ministry and I am beginning to learn how to not only be discipled but to disciple others.

The Decision
One way in which I will learn and grow in the area of becoming a biblical leader, is through Summer Beach Project. Yes, I know...I went last year. However, this year is different. I will be a room leader. I will be leading the three girls that I will live the full eight weeks with, as well as be taught biblical truths and tools of being a leader. The decision process for this however was not the most pleasant. It's a commitment to spending eight weeks in a hotel room with three other girls, working a full time minimum wage job, not seeing family, and raising $1650.00 of support. The growth and sanctification that come from this experience however, are priceless! So many prayers and thought processes went into making this decision. It might not be comfortable, or ideal, but it is definitely Christ seeking! The Decision...complete.

Confirmation
My family. Something I never treasured until college. Something I never realized the importance of until this stage in my life. When thinking about what to do with my summer, I wanted to spend it with my family so badly, and still do. But when I decided to do that of the Lord's will and attend Summer Beach Project, my family was nothing but all in! My family that wants me to stay home; My family that has no way of financially supporting this decision; My family that I see only so often, said "If this is what the Lord is calling you to, then we support it!" They have prayed numerous prayers over me and my decision. Confirmation from the Lord...? I think so!

Community
The Lord continues and continues to amaze me at the way He uses His people to build up His people. The community in which I have been blessed with and continue to seek is just beautiful proof to His sovereignty, love, and grace. The community in which I do life with, love with, labor with, is beautiful. All because our goal is seeking Christ! And Christ...He IS beautiful. I have truly experienced Christian community, and I know there is only more to come!!

A Burning
My, what once was, private relationship with Christ, is now a growing burning passion to share that same intimate relationship with other's. To tell them about the intimate love I have experienced in Christ so that they too can have life. In order to do this I have decided to live purposefully in order to entrust what I have learned to other's who can then do the same!
"You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 2:1-3

To live purposefully, I applied to be an RA. I have been through the entire interview process and I am know waiting to find out the results of whether or not I got the job and if so, where. I am praying that the Lord will place me in Moore Hall. Moore is a freshman high rise. One with a past of both the craziest parties, and the craziest testimonies! I truly desire to be a part of what God is doing in the lives of those living in that building! Please join me in prayer during this time of waiting!!
"For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." 2 Timothy 1:6-7
Bring it on!!

Join me in this adventure! Join me in prayer! Join me in seeking Christ daily!