This summer has been really good. I have been able to work a lot which is great! But I have a daily schedule of waking up around 5:45 going to work, going home around 5, getting ready and going to Lauren's. That is basically what I do every day. But it has been really good because we need to spend the time together.
I have been studying in Galations, though. I have really enjoyed it, even though I really only get to study during the weekend. Usually during the week I read in Psalms and Galations. But I have never really done an inductive Bible study before.
So far I have gone through chapter one, which is Paul defending his apostleship and telling the Galations his testimony. It is interesting to see how he was appointed by God to teaching the Gentiles the gospel. He brings out so many good points in the first chapter such as how we are to please God and not man (10), how those who teach a gospel outside of the one true gospel are to be cursed (8-9), and how we are not to cling to traditions that are not scriptural (13-14). But I think the thing that has stuck out to me so far is how we are to obey God immediately.
In verses 15-17 Paul talks of how God set him apart, called him by His grace and revealed Christ to him so that he could preach the gospel among the Gentiles. Then he says, "I did not immediately consult with anyone, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apsostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus." Sometimes I can become more concerned about what other people think I should do instead of doing what I know God has set me apart to do. Instead of consulting with people when I know what I should do, I should just do it. God will reveal His will in our lives clearly if we are truly seeking Him anyways. So we shouldn't concern ourselves with what others think. Just do it! And God will bless you.
Other than that there has not been a lot going on. Beth and Nathan are expecting their third child wich is exciting. Plus mom and dad came home yesterday from Becky and John's. I am glad they were able to go there with Bryce. I know they had an increcible time.
I am going to go to the lake in two weeks with the Werners! I am really excited about that. I am ready for a break.
Oh yeah, I also found a place to live. I am going to live in a house with my friend Travis Harmon. He is a great guy and he lives right next to the campus. Plus it is going to be really cheap. God really does meet our every need.
I will talk to you all soon I imagine. :)
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"And now I am on my way to Jerusalem, bound in my spirit, not knowing what I will encounter there. Accept that in town after town the Holy Spirit testifies to me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me there. But I count my life of no value to myself, so I may finish my course and the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God's grace."
Me
- britt
- Well... lets see here. I am engaged to Lauren Ashley Werener, and she is pretty much amazing! I have 3 sisters, Becky, Beth, and Brooke. And I have a younger brother, Bryce. My parents are Jack and Mala, and I love them to death. I go to THE University of Oklahoma, and I love it there. I am part of the Baptist Student Union, which has been a major blessing in my life the past year and a half. My major is Sociology, and I am just getting a degree. My hearts desire is to go onto the mission field. I am not sure for how long, but we will see. Whatever God wants there. But I do know that I will always be involved in ministry somewhere.
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