Hey Everyone!
So a quick update:
It's been about four weeks since I came to Oklahoma City to enter Master's Commission and I am enjoying it. There are hard times to be sure but I've come to the understanding that it is worth it. I've learned that God's idea of pain is different from our idea of pain and that is such a revelation to me. I've actually had a lot of revelations in this short time, in fact there are times that I am just so overwhelmed. In those times I have learned the art of soaking in God's presence. And even the term sloaking. (To fall asleep while soaking.) :)
God's already healing some things in me as well which is exciting, exhausting and yes, painful as well. Not to mention, it's a long process. And I'm learning to enjoy it too. I'm a long way from where He will take me, it is a life long process as well but I think I have a good start.
The class part is good, I've learning a lot. About myself. About God, how to relate to him better. I'm still waiting for him to reveal the vision for my life, I have clues but a picture would be nice. I'm trusting he will reveal himself to me in his timing though. I'm learning different ways to praise and worship, that those terms do not mean specifically songs and singing and music. I'm learning the lifestyle of worship and the act of praise. I've learned that my freedom is in my praise. That is when I shine and how I get free and release things from within me. It's cool!
I'm also loving my host family. Sometimes things get awkward or I'm a little frustrated but on the whole I am where God wanted me and I find peace in that. I enjoy them. I enjoy their daughter and their lifestyle. It's a blessing.
My classmates are great. There are times where I don't necessarily get along with them but we learn to work through it and have grace. God put us here together for a reason and we have to trust He knows what he is doing.
That is the biggest thing I am learning and the hardest. To trust. And it's difficult. So pray for that.
I'm about out of time, so I'm going to end here but I will be back through out the year to give more in depth about my year. :)
I would appreciate emails, comments, face book messages, anything to keep in contact! And prayer.
~ Laura
