1 Down, 8 to go...

Today marks my 1 month living in England. Its literally been a whirlwind. It definetly doesn't feel like 30 days, but thats a good thing right? I mean, who wants this experience to fly by? Since I've been here I hve finished two books, memorized pretty much all the books of the bible, though i'm pretty sure I will forget them soon if not already. I have seen a real true blue castle, heard people speak Welsh, and realize that it is the funniest sounding language in the world. I have, unbeknownst to me sworn in every way possible to the British people here, but in my defense they have very odd words they consider swear words and we dont, for example: fanny. I have been stretched spiritually, mentally and emotionally. God has completely overwhelmed me, and amazed far more than I ever thought He would. Not saying I dont think He could, just saying I didn't think He would waste His time on me. I cant wait to begin our missions, and am so excited to get into the school system, and wherever else God may want me. I have treasured hunted, prayed over, and loved on the local people here, much more than I normally would. All in all, the reason I came was to grow. To push myself for God's Kingdom, and to Obey My God. One month down, only eight to go. Lets see what else He has up His sleeve.

Lifted up

This place in the span of less than 3 weeks has challenged me in such a positive way. How lucky am I to be able to study God's word, and for my relationship with Him to be my sole focus for a year. He is in everything I do. Washing dishes, in lectures and books we read, He is in the very air I breathe, and I still cant et enough of Him. I have a feeling I'll suffer withdrawl symptoms once this program is over. Whew... just thinking of it is making me have cold sweats! Just kidding! But I am blessed to be here! Even though its already more cold than I can stand, and we haven't gotten into winter yet. I feel very at home, and am starting to learn how htey operate around here.
I came here with solid goals, and focus. Which is god, dont get me wrong, but it's all a fognow. It's like God said you will fullfill MY goals,your focus will be ME. And now this is my daily task.... Find more of God than you did yesterday, try harder, feel more, grow deeper in your relationship with Him, love harder, and get up and do something for His kingdom. As you can guess, I've been kind of busy with that. God has lifted me up! Everytime I think I cant possibly get cloer or love Him more, He breaks me down, and I love Him witha furosity I never knew I had... Gota love Him, clever fella.