Knowing You, God

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better." Ephesians 1:17

Oh Father. Each night I talk with you, a good long talk where I just empty my heart of everything that has happened over the day. You know what is best for me, and I know that I just have to trust you but it's hard to sometimes! I've struggled a lot with the questions of what I should do with my life, where I should go to college, and how you are going to use me --I thought I had it all figured out but then you throw something new into the mix. Ever since I arrived on Dordt's Campus I've heard the foundational questions 'Who are you?' 'What is God's plan for your life?' 'How are you serving God NOW?' I truly have to keep thinking...This is my life---is this who I want to be?

And then there is the people thing I was so worried about before I left home...I came to this place with no church, no family, and no friends and WOW You provided me with a church that is truly a blessing full of people who care and a Pastor who preaches from Your word connecting it to my life. You brought people from all over the world here together to be friends and to be an encouragement. You even provided people to help me with technology so I can communicate with my family back home! What can I say but THANK YOU! I realize that you give me the strength to start each day with a huge smile...and it makes me so happy to see other people join in!

At times I feel overwhelmed with all the work and assignments and scheduling things that come up. At times I feel overwhelmed with all the kind people and gifts you provide for me. At times I feel overwhelmed with how to be a shining light for you--how to be authentic and encourage others to do the same. But at this particular moment in time I feel overwhelmed with that JOY unspeakable. You have blessed me immensely, now help me to stay close to you and share the gospel with everyone I meet! AMEN.