I'm so far behind on reading and praying. Yikes. I'll catch up once everything slows down a bit. I haven't totally neglected my spiritual life, I mean, every time I go home it's like how much Bible time and church time can I cram into three days? It just takes me out of my routine.
It's amazing how peaceful I feel in my heart now that I got confirmation on Uganda. This opportunity is going to strengthen my faith and pull me so much closer to God. I know it's one baby step towards what I can accomplish with His guidance. I'm not sure what the next step is, but I know I'm on the right track.
The chapter I read in Forgotten God tonight was about being afraid of asking for the Spirit. It's terrifying to think of what God might ask of you if you really commit your life to Him and let Him make the decisions. I have a panic attack every time I lose control of something in the real world. I don't trust people very easily, if at all. I still have a hard time letting go of things, but I acknowledge that when I do let them go and let Him lead me, I feel so much relief. I've never been so happy and at ease with the world. I seriously know that nothing can snatch me away from Him. I'm so thankful that He called me back to the flock.
While at home, I got a mini lesson about the Hebrew names for God and the reverence with which those names were written, spoken, and not spoken. I want to try to be more reverent of the name of God and treat Him with the reverence He deserves. Not only Him, but His Word as well. I also want to study some ancient Hebrew grammar. Linguistics fascinates me.
So a quick Radical update:
Prayer for the world: Seriously behind, but still keeping track and will catch up soon.
Reading the Bible in entirety: Working on Ephesians solo and Hosea in Bible Study
Sacrificing Money: My latest 'sacrifice' proved to be quite a blessing to see how awesome God works with all of us to provide for all.
Foreign Context: Confirmation on Uganda, so I'm making the steps to follow through.
Multiplying Community: Haven't figured this out yet. There's really no opportunities where I am living now, so I will be researching churches in Nashville. However, when I go home, I am definitely part of a multiplying community, and they proved that when I asked for their prayer and monetary support this weekend. Love them.
"I will extol you, my God and King
and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable." Psalms 145: 1-3
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