Urbana was an amazing time. I can't say that it was a truly all fun and games though. I was actually a little overwhelmed at Urbana. There was just so many people, so many seminars, so many organizations ... where could I go to make the most of my experience?
I ended up just getting scared and just throwing up my hands and saying "God, i have no idea what you want me to do here. I am going to just walk around and you lead me".... and faithfully and graciously He came. I ended up going to amazing seminars, running in with some very old friends (like my cousin Rebecca who I hadn't seen in about 10 years as well as all my Socal friends, and another old friend that I hadn't seen since high school). I felt like I just stumbled upon amazing people who just had a perfect piece of wisdom to share with me and by the end of the whole trip it felt like all those pieces of wisdom fit together and said "Jesus is changing me for His great purpose...and thats great" or something like that. To tell you the truth I still feel like more pieces are falling into this puzzle.
I already took felt convicted to take on some challenges:
Gonna try to read the bible in 3 months (since one of the speakers read the bible 3 time (? maybe more, i forget) in 3 months)
Committed to 40 days of prayer for specific bold things
Sharing the gospel with one of my friends
As well, God has moved me to go on a mission trip this summer to Uganda ( SO PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS SO I CAN SEND YOU A SUPPORT LETTER!)
With school starting off at a really fast pace, I am reminded that this semester is going to be very very difficult. All the more reason to draw closer to Jesus so that by His grace and blessings, I am able to over come this semester.
He got me through last semester and He will get me through this one.
I am excited for this year =) big things happening
He got me through last semester and He will get me through this one.
I am excited for this year =) big things happening
The best to you and your spiritual journey
In Christ,
Benjamin
Benjamin
