In the beginning….
Okay~ let’s give it another try :)
This is my second first post! ^^ The first one was completely erased because my internet or something. However, I’m going to take the time to write what I wrote and hopefully write it as detailed as the first time. I’m really excited about tumblr! It kind of reminds me of the good old xanga days. I love reading about people’s lives and I’m a little more reluctant to share about mine but that has change drastically this summer because of someone High and Powerful. Jesus Christ.
There are several lessons God has taught me in just this short amount of time. This summer has been filled with super ups and super downs, in which God proved to me He was in control of it ALL.
- Senior Retreat
I was able to understand what Randy meant about being with nature. It was amazing to be able to spend a couple days away from the noisy, bustling streets and fast paced technological world we live in today. In that time, I felt the God working something in me. When Christine gave her message on SINGLENESS, I realized how much my heart had been yearning to be ALONE with God. It really is a season to be cherished. Not to say that having a partner is bad, but once you’re married, THAT’S IT! To be able to be independent of people and fully dependent on God is SUCH a blessing. So, I learned to PUT GOD FIRST and had to let go of other relationships. How everything happened was a lot more complicated, but taking that step of faith was the least I could do. PUT GOD FIRST. Lesson #1.
- Mission at Home
So, many of us college students decided to go to work, take summer classes, or missions. Or, for some of us, ALL OF THE ABOVE! Well, for some reason, NEITHER of the three worked! I stayed home and was able to see God flip our family UPSIDE DOWN. He completely broke all of us to the point where we had no other choice but to come together in UNITY. UNITY to serve for God’s glory AT HOME. Lesson #2
- Summer Camp
Believe it or not summer camp teachers, this was my period of REST. Even though sometimes taking care of the children and dealing with their attitudes was trying, I was blessed too much to even compare to any of that. Seeing how my brothers and sisters persevered through the troubles and circumstances really encouraged me. A one on one conversation I had with one of the teachers made me realize how much pride I had. I always thought that I just wasn’t good enough to be on stage, or become a leader to serve God. WHO am I to say that? If God wants me to do something, WHO AM I to say no? I learned to say to God, “I am your humble servant, ready to do your will.” I may not be strong enough, but GOD IS. Lesson #3.
- VBS
VBS was where I was able to PUT INTO ACTION what I learned in lesson #3. Spread the gospel and lead the children to God. I thank God that the first group of people He gave me to reach out to had such open and willing heart. Seeing them understand God’s love for them was so rewarding. PUT YOUR WORDS INTO ACTION. Lesson #4.
- Homegroup
Soli Deo is one of God’s BIGGEST and BEST blessings in college. During this summer, many members could not make it to the meetings. However, for those of us who were able to, we connected and it really does feel like a FAMILY. A spiritual family is SO important as college students because we usually are away from our biological family. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t thank God for these brothers and sisters. I was forced to step out of my comfort zone and give messages during homegroup. This really made me learn to GET DEEP into the WORD and WAIT UPON THE LORD to know what God wants me to speak and share. Lesson #5.
- Rise & Shine Conference
What can I say? God summed up EVERYTHING at this conference. What I was convicted about was how much I need to improve and learn to have the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (“The fruit of the Spirit is love, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.”) We all may may have a little of each, but surely not even CLOSE to what God wants us to have. The hardest part of the conference was to be completely transparent and vulnerable to the body of Christ. To be able to share my testimony in public for the first time I believe helped ME more than the others! Praise the Lord. :) Finally, it was SO encouraging to see brothers and sisters in Christ share THEIR testimonies. We REALLY are a family and when we come together, ALL differences can be set aside because of the ONE thing we have in common. Jesus Christ who will NEVER change.
Hi, my name is Laura Kung. I am a servant of God and I’d LOVE to hear your testimony. :) If you have any prayer requests, or praise reports I am all ears! Let’s continue to encourage and lift each other up!
GOD DOES MIRACLES.
