I have so many things to praise God for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This term, God has definitely taken a hold of my heart~ He has continually shown me his neverending love, through the situations He has given to me and the people He has blessed me with. Never before have I been able to truly experience God like the present. I think part of the reason why is because I've never really understood what faith and trust meant. And with each new trial God gave me before, I never truly 100% turned to Him for the source of everything; rather, i turned to myself or to my friends to get me out of whatever horrible situation i found myself in....only now do i realize that GOd doesn't mean to take us out of our misery just so that our life can be happy and stress-free.... He deliberately uses each circumstance to mold us into becoming the men and women of God he intends according to His plan.... when we begin to stress....internally, as harsh as it sounds, we start believing that God is not in control and that His plan really isn't the best one.... hmmm...so joy in the midst of suffering~ that's what God wants.... that we can experience in His joy and His suffering~
what draws us closer to God?
i truly believe that prayer plays a humongous role in furthering our relationship w/ God. GOd has answered SOOOOOO many of my prayers this term...and i'm left in awe at the work of God. He has answered my prayers way beyond what i could have even imagined.... when i just look back at how He has worked in me and in those around me.... i feel a sense of how unworthy i am, yet all i can do in response is to worship God.
since coming back to waterloo this fall term...i have felt my faith grow by leaps and bounds...that's not to say i didn't have my fair share of pains and trials...trust me..... i managed to screw myself over quite effectively many times this term.... and so now...i'ld just like to take the time to thank each and every one of you for caring so much for me...and keeping me accountable... i would not be where i am today without all you fine folks... you've helped me grow... not only be giving me godly advice in my own personal struggles..but also encouraging me in your own walk with God, with your own struggles, with your own questions... you have all been truly awesome brothers and sisters~ thank you..but most of all thank our precious Father...
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