Prior to coming to Korea, I thought I had my life together. I came to Korea to learn and become a better teacher. I even made a 5 year plan to get my credential and master’s in Education at Pepperdine University (1 year) and become a Kindergarten teacher in California. I was learning, growing, and falling in love with God. But at the moment I am so humbled by God right now. He has changed my heart on so many things.
Planner: Being the meticulous, detailed and structured planner that I am.. teaching isn’t my forte.. Humbled. I have no idea where I will be next year. Giving full and complete control to God has been one of my bigger struggles in university and even now. Who knows, I might be traveling the world going on missionary trips or going to grad school or working or living in a different continent. I know His plans are greater than my plans.. I need to cling onto this truth. Completely surrendering my life to Him and trusting Him. Humbled.
Majors and minors (doctrines): Throughout college I was torn between believing whether gifts have ceased to the point where it distracted me from my walk with God and fellowship with other believers. But being in Korea has changed my heart and perspective on those who view certain things in the Bible differently. Always with a discerning heart.. but not a judgmental heart. No longer majoring on a minor. Humbled.
Sisters in Christ: I met up with someone from the EM and she has been soooo encouraging and edifying. It’s been soooo long since I’ve last sat at a coffee shop to just talk about God. It’s the start of a beautiful friendship :). We don’t really know each other but we have so much in common. Same common goal in life.. having a kingdom mindset. Gives me goosebumps when I think about that.. It’s definitely a change from being a senior, the oldest class in university and now a noobie in the real world. I’m so used to serving and giving advice to others and now roles are reversed. Humbled.
“Lady in Waiting”: The preface of the book states that “Lady in Waiting is not about finding the right man, but being the right woman. Thus it focuses on ten qualities of a godly woman that are found in the Book of Ruth. These qualities will not only enhance your relationship with your heavenly Bridegroom, but also guide you as a single woman, guard you while you date, support you in marriage, and comfort you if you are ever widowed or divorced. As you read you will see these characteristics beautifully displayed in the life of Ruth. She recklessly abandons herself to the Lordship of Christ, diligently uses her single days, trusts God with her unwavering faith, demonstrates virtue in daily life, loves God with undistracted devotion, stands for physical and emotional purity, lives in security, responds to life with contentment, makes choices based on her convictions, and waits patiently for God to meet her needs.” I remember at the start of college I made a goal to be married by 23. But that’s out the window. I have so much growing and learning to do. I want to serve the Lord without restrictions. I’m going to cherish these single days. Humbled.
Essentials: Putting others first. Reading the Word daily. Community. Quiet time with God. Not compromising my faith. Preaching the Gospel to myself everyday.
I have sooo much growing to do. Need to learn to deny myself, my flesh and taking up the cross all day everyday.
I need MORE of YOU and less of me.