College

Today was the first official day of my college career. I'm excited.

"Intensives" began this morning at 8:30 in the Hub auditorium. I had no idea to expect or what intensives even are, but I soon found out. The first two weeks of school are called "intensives" because the days of school are longer and are filled with more lecture than anything else. However, I feel that I don't do the truth and teachings that are being poured out here enough justice when I call them lectures.

The first lesson was taught by a pastor of the adult connect groups that are here at Hillsong. He spoke about Identity (which, of course, God led me to study the night before.) and what it is that makes us who we are. It was powerful to hear the truth that our worth is not in the talents we have, the gifts we've been given, or in what we have done already. Our worth is found in Christ alone. With that knowledge in hand, we're supposed to serve God in whatever function possible, not just our "calling". Our service to God should be at all times, not just when we're comfortable to fill our church roles.

The next lesson was all about unity within the church and between churches (This is a subject which God had really placed on my heart back in Michigan). I was incredibly blessed to hear my vision for Grand Rapids spoken by the Hillsong Leadership and I am now completely confident that this is where I need to be for the education and training to live in God's plan.

This entire day of learning has been incredible for me and I can't wait to put the knowledge into practice in Hillsong Church and back home with all you guys. Thank you all for praying for me and supporting me into this place where I can grow and be built up by Godly mentors and leaders. I am confident in the Lord to bring me through this year victorious because "He who began a good work in me will bring it to completion".

Please continue to pray for Junior as he's hanging out with his dad in the hospital right now. His dad is currently at a point where only a miracle could save him now. I know this is very hard for Junior and that with God nothing is impossible. 

Also, I'm looking for jobs, trying to get a piano to practice at college, trying hard to keep my personal devotions going, and I've still been having some sickness lately. All of those are things you can pray for.