Sunday, December 9, 2012
The Future
Recently I've really been giving a lot of thought to my future. I guess that's kind of expected since I am in college and I'm working for a degree. But lately I have just been really curious as to what my future holds. Since August I have seen God's blessings flow out to me in so many ways. He has revealed part of His plans for me, He has given me some awesome new friends, and He has grown my appreciation for my friends and family back home. It makes me so excited to see what else is to come. Today in church the pastor said something like we can't go through life always thinking "life" will start at that next stage. This is so difficult being in college. It is so easy to feel like our lives haven't started yet because we are still in school and haven't started our careers yet. We have to realize that llife has ALREADY started and we better get with it or it will definitely pass us by.
I think that there is a balance between living for the here and now and also preparing for the future. So I have made some goals for my self in both these areas:
Now- 1. Have an intentional conversation with someone about God everyday.
2. Tithe (start good habits now)
3. "Time enjoyed wasting is not wasted time" -- I love that
Future- 1. Start saving my money (I'm still working on how exactly to do this)
2. I started a prayer journal for my future husband-- prayers for him and his life
I am still so amazed at all the things God continually shows me and provides for me. He is so amazing.
Better get back to studying for my finals..
God's Blessings,
Karsyn Penelope
Thursday, December 6, 2012
First Lessons Of College
Since coming to college God has been teaching me so much. I don't think I've ever learned so much and been so ready to learn before. I am always excited to see what He has in store for me (even if its not what I had planned for myself.)
Already this school year my plans have been intercepted by God and I have had to match my course with the one he has set for me.
First of all I've felt the sting of rejection from some organizations and let me tell you, its a blow to the pride. But I knew that God was in control and there were reasons why I didn't make it in. I was reminded of Philippians 3. This passage has recently become my favorite. Verses 3:13-14 says "Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." I knew that there was a reason for everything I just had to be patient, press on and trust my mighty God.
Then all of a sudden his plan started coming into view. I got into a leadership organization and a Christian one at that! I started to make some awesome friends and even my roommates for next year. It was truly a blessing and still is.
Another huge lesson that I was taught was about trusting God to provide everything especially financially. On one specific location I had been stressing about money and God in his divine power allowed my car to break down on me. Causing me to have to pay quite a bit of money, and through this He taught me that my comfort can not come from having money because it is materialistic and it doesn't last. My next quiet time was Luke and Luke 9:2-3 says "and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He told them take nothing for the journey- no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic." And later Luke 12:25-31 talks about not worrying because the Lord will provide. It was totally convicting and I have to admit I was guilty of not trusting Him.
Though college is a lonely time, no family, or even good friends yet, it is a time to completely rely on the Lord. My friends back home and I had 18 years of our life to grow these friendships, how can we be expected to find such great friends in a couple of months? But God will provide and he most certainly did. Being here has made me realize I don't exactly mind being alone either (with the Lord, of course.) He has done so many great things for me and in me and I can't wait to see what else He's got up his sleeve.
God's Blessings,
Karsyn Penelope
Already this school year my plans have been intercepted by God and I have had to match my course with the one he has set for me.
First of all I've felt the sting of rejection from some organizations and let me tell you, its a blow to the pride. But I knew that God was in control and there were reasons why I didn't make it in. I was reminded of Philippians 3. This passage has recently become my favorite. Verses 3:13-14 says "Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." I knew that there was a reason for everything I just had to be patient, press on and trust my mighty God.
Then all of a sudden his plan started coming into view. I got into a leadership organization and a Christian one at that! I started to make some awesome friends and even my roommates for next year. It was truly a blessing and still is.
Another huge lesson that I was taught was about trusting God to provide everything especially financially. On one specific location I had been stressing about money and God in his divine power allowed my car to break down on me. Causing me to have to pay quite a bit of money, and through this He taught me that my comfort can not come from having money because it is materialistic and it doesn't last. My next quiet time was Luke and Luke 9:2-3 says "and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He told them take nothing for the journey- no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic." And later Luke 12:25-31 talks about not worrying because the Lord will provide. It was totally convicting and I have to admit I was guilty of not trusting Him.
Though college is a lonely time, no family, or even good friends yet, it is a time to completely rely on the Lord. My friends back home and I had 18 years of our life to grow these friendships, how can we be expected to find such great friends in a couple of months? But God will provide and he most certainly did. Being here has made me realize I don't exactly mind being alone either (with the Lord, of course.) He has done so many great things for me and in me and I can't wait to see what else He's got up his sleeve.
God's Blessings,
Karsyn Penelope
Monday, December 3, 2012
Oh Life
I am currently sitting on my bed in my dorm room at Texas A&M University. This is my first time to ever actually do anything like this besides the countless journals that I have half-filled with stories and thoughts and experiences. As the first post of this blog I just want to tell you a little about what Oh Life will be including and a little about myself. That is assuming that someone is actually reading this.
I am the oldest of three kids. I have a younger brother and a younger sister.
I am a wannabe writer and author and my dreams may exceed my limitations but that won't stop me.
I enjoy traveling, like most poeple, and I am slightly obsessed with Hawaii.
Most importantly, I am a child of God that's chasing after him.
Oh Life
This blog will mainly be about what I am experiencing in life and what God is currently teaching me through those experiences. I have come to the humbling realization that I am no one without Christ and my eyes have been opened to His power this semester.About Me
I am an International Studies major at Texas A&M University. Gig 'em!I am the oldest of three kids. I have a younger brother and a younger sister.
I am a wannabe writer and author and my dreams may exceed my limitations but that won't stop me.
I enjoy traveling, like most poeple, and I am slightly obsessed with Hawaii.
Most importantly, I am a child of God that's chasing after him.
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