Refined
My year so far has been challenging to say the least. From August until now in February, I can honestly say I am a totally different person. I came into this year prideful, self-sufficient, and a closed off person. But through a lot of long nights of prayer and many hard lessons from the Lord, I have been learning to be humble, completely reliant on the LORD and open to my sisters.
I have learned the healthy way to have friendships with guys and girls alike. The girls in my core are more then just girls… they are women that encourage me to pursue God with everything within. My Core Advisor has taught me so much this year. She has named our core “refined” and it really has described my year. I believe God really knew what he was doing when he placed me in Refined. He planned to take me through the fire this year, causing all the stuff from my past to rise to the top and then through gentle love and patience helping me deal with it through prayer and the word. I cannot imagine my year without being in this core! They are such an essential part to my internship.
Through the classes and Wednesday Night Services, my eyes have been opened to the world around me. I really have sought the Lord this year and “…He rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Heb 6:11) The Lord has shown me a vision for my life and my future and now it is up to me to be obedient and submit to that vision, even though sometimes it seems a lot bigger than what I can do. He has been faithful to hear me when ever I am in need. Being here grew me up mentally, but pressing into the Lord and making the most of my internship has grown me up spiritually. I really am blessed to be here, to know that the Lord planned this from the beginning.
Published on Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:59 PM CDT
4 comments
the brothers in the hood!
WE LOVE REFINED!
Posted on Thu, Feb 4, 2010 @ 3:07 PM CST
Julie
There is also a mom in Iowa who is very thankful and proud of this wonderful group of young ladies. I don't know you all individually, but it is wonderful to see how God is using you all in each others lives. New sisters-and brothers- to love and help and encourage and challenge each other to be all that God wants you to be. Keep up the good work!
Posted on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 @ 1:27 PM CST
Josh Houston
I love my Sisters. Stay Strong Sisters, always here for each and everyone one of you, if you ever need anything.
Always With Love,
Josh Houston
Posted on Fri, May 21, 2010 @ 12:19 AM CST
John Siver
I LOVE my SISTERS! REFINED, LOVESICK, everyone! You are such incredible women of God!
Posted on Sun, May 23, 2010 @ 7:11 PM CST