So after almost 7 months, I have found a job! I started last week working for Liberty University Online as an Academic Advisor. Basically, I have been going through tons of training, learning the programs, policies, and all that fun jazz. In 6 months though I get to enroll in grad school classes- I'll be working on my Masters in Counseling, woohoo!
I have discovered though that I work with a lot of great people and I am so thankful to be employed here! Its really strange to be in a place where people talk about prayer, and even initiate prayer- they probably think I am a prude because I have just been in extreme culture shock! So my disclaimer- I think it rocks.
So life has been going, just going. A lot of changes, and a lot of great opportunities. I am beginning to realize that is truly most important in my life- which is making certain that what I am doing is line with God's will for my life. It's not always easy to give everything to God, infact, its never easy. We too often make exceptions to the rule, try to bargain, hope we can change situations, people, circumstances, but we can't. It's taking me nearly 27 years to finally realize what I want, what my expectations are out of life, what I expect out of other people.
I am tired of operating out of the broken principle, where we blame our actions and circumstances based on others influence in our lives- good or bad. I heard great quote yesterday in sunday school which has really challenged me, and given me peace in certain situations...
"Genuine faith in Christ should always result in actions that demonstrate faith"
What is meant by that?
I use this to evaluate my life, to decipher whether or not my actions say that I believe in Christ, or I don't. Sometimes my actions don't support that.... we all fail, but in my heart I strive for that. I have begun to see that many people are fooled and think that they are living a certain way, when they aren't.
Time to head back to work! All in all I am doing really well- I am excited to see where God is directing my life and right now, there is no looking back.
Adios!
