Sorry I haven't been blogging much, I was unable to sign into my account but Ben helped me out and know here I am to blog endlessly! I was hoping that we could all reiterate some of the things that God put on our heart that we shared on the last evening in CO. I have been trying to pray for you all and in what area of life God has asked you to be taking steps of obedience, but my memory is starting to fail me. I think it would be a good reminder of we can be specifically lifting our brothers and sisters up in prayer.
As far as mine, I really felt like God was calling me to surrender grad school to Him. And, by Him asking that of me, He is basically asking me to surrender all of my future plans, all of my comfort and securities. The vastness of this burden on my heart is incredible but as I have been praying about God's leading in this area the only thing I have heard is "ABIDE." So, as of right now, only all of you and Nick know about this schooling decision. I have been anxious to confront my parents (the scariest and 1st step) but God has been making me wait. I'm not sure why I am waiting, but I am. I know that God has the most beautiful, perfectly laid out plan for how this will all unfold so for now I am determined not to make this an Ishmael (as I have done with just about everything in my life thus far!) and just abide in Him. My journey in this area since being home has been beautiful, frustrating, tensile-strength building, and humbling all at the same time. I cherish your prayers lifted to our Heavenly Father on my behalf, and I will update you if any major steps are taken!
I love you all and miss you!
p.s. if any of the "first sessioners" want to inform us all of something that God put on your heart as an outcome of your time in CO, we would love to hear about it and be praying for you also (since we are all part of the family!!)
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It's so wonderful to hear from you Sarah! If it's any encouragement, my parents have never been supportive of anything that involved leaving school, but I prayed hard before talking to them and in the end they were urging me to follow what I thought God's will was. I'm out of school now (though I'm probably going back next semester) and God is doing so much everyday, utilizing every moment to glorify Himself more in me.
Pray that I will declare the gospel boldly, as I should, and that I would continually joyfully give myself fully to God for the sake of the gospel's delivery. The more I am out of the way, the better!
The flesh is of absolutely no benefit to us, so let's keep our mind on the things that are above and by the spirit silence the ten spies.
~Josh (Fork)
p.s. guys this blog is going to be crazy after the May session
AHH! I miss you SO much Sarah!! You're definitely in my prayer, that the Lord will continue to guide you EVERY step of the way and provide the opportunities to speak to your parents in HIS timing. He will do so. Keep pressing into Him, and seeking Him wholeheartedly.
"You will seek Me and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart." -Jeremiah 29:13
The Lord has been pressing on me to step out each time He asks. To obey... without question... without thought as to my reputation or image. God's propelling me forward, without a map... and seeking that complete abandonment to His will and trust in His provision. Practically, He's prompted a bible study with a young mom at my church... which we began last Tuesday. And He's urging me to pour myself into the teen girls in this valley... and live outwardly.
Good stuff! I'm so excited about this adventure, and all of you being a part of it!!! YES!! THANK YOU, JESUS!
~Beth~
I love you all!
Wow Sarah, I've been wondering how you are and will continue to lift you up! God has a time and a season. He will give you wisdom when you are to share more...
Miss you and think of you often!
Mel
Wow, Sarah - it sounds like the Lord is really working in your life. And I was greatly encouraged by the email you sent out awhile back (the one where you told us about filling out the card in class and stating boldly that your life's purpose is to glorify God). Keep abiding in Him... I know He will give you just what you need at just the time you need it. As for me, since coming back home I have dropped out of the MBA program I was in, and pretty much held my breath waiting for the consequences I felt sure would follow. I wasn't really worried about what my parents would say, but I felt like the people at work (who have always pushed me to get my MBA) would not understand my decision. I made the choice to leave it all in the Lord's hands and rely on Him to show me what to say when the time came. Well, eventually a coworker asked the dreaded question, "So how's school going?" The Lord was so precious... I immediately knew in my spirit what I was to say. I told her that I had prayed a lot about my schooling, and felt like the Lord was wanting me to not be in school right now. My time is very precious to me, and I feel the Lord is wanting me to use my time outside of work for other things besides school. She gave me a puzzled look and mumbled something like, "Oh, that's nice." But the neat thing is that I haven't worried about it since. I know in my heart I am doing what the Lord has asked me to do, and now I'm leaving the aftermath in His capable hands. It's a very free feeling, actually - to run with abandonment in the path of His will and know He is handling all the details (without my input!).
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