HI FRIENDS!!
It's already a month into school- My fourth year in college! It's really crazy to think about, could be a good thing I have another year even after this one. Time has flew since I've been off Project..
I miss it more than words can describe! I miss Chicago, my friends there, girls I met on UIC campus, my bible study, the spiritual atmosphere and many other things. But God has been working here back in NC for sure!
I am taking 6 classes that have 3 different practicums (where I go into the Elementary school) along with Leadership on CRU. I enjoy most of my classes and mostly enjoy ministry! I see my family about once a month and were still patiently waiting on my new baby niece to be born in Nov.! Deborah is 33 weeks now! =)
Although, I have already been placed back into the college life of struggles. I daily have to rely on God for his wisdom to deal with things I struggle with.
The number one struggle since I've been back is making my relationship with God Not rely on "CRU." It's really easy to say that I'm close with God because of weekly meetings, Church, or through bible study. But that stuff is only resources for growing in my faith. I know that my true relationship with God is through daily time with him, prayer, and being in the Word. Please pray that I can keep this up even in my busy schedule.
I was asked a couple weeks ago if I would help lead one of our girl's bible studies! I of course said I would love to! So me and my leader Sarah have been taking our girls through Ephesians for the past 3 weeks and its been awesome to be a part of!
PRAISES** Through meeting with freshman girls I have gotten close to a couple of them, which I won't name. Beginning with the first week of classes I have had the opportunity to meet with them and share the gospel but mainly get to know them.
This past weekend was our Fall Retreat and I am excited to say that one of the girls decided to trust Christ with her life. PTL! I am so excited for her and I ask you keep her in your prayers as she continues to grow in her faith, God continues to mold her heart, and we walk together through this!
On Fall Retreat I also learned a lot from our speaker, Will Plitt-- I tend to forget how much Pride I have and how much credit I give my own decision to follow Christ. This weekend really helped me humble myself and realize how God is the one who is the source of everything--my heart change, making me alive with him, all my motivation, my wisdom (if I have any), and most of all my salvation. Were quick to say "I accepted Christ" but we need to really be saying, "God awakened my heart to be able to see my sin, repent, and want to follow him."
"Don't get to the end of your life, look back and say..'wow God, I missed it..'" -Will Plitt
I hope you all are doing well and you are in my prayers as well!
Please remember me in yours and I hope to see you soon!
Love Always, Danielle
**Thanks for reading!!
