Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Choices, People, and Plans

It amazes me that I am more than half way done with my second semester at North Central University. I guess so much has happened, that It seemed to go by too fast. Since last semester, my roommate and I have moved to another hall. Phillips dorms were nice, but miller offers a different experience and a cheaper price! We have a pretty small room, but we don't need much space. I feel like this semester I have done nothing but study (which I should be doing right now because I have a test in Psych tomoro!) and practice music. I am excited about how my music is progressing and how God is growing me as a musician, using HIS gifts to HIS glory. Everyone treats music so differently here than they did in high school, and yet there is still so much talent. It blows my mind how talented some of the students are here! Only a goal to look up to! (:
Registering for classes and filling out FASFA for next year, along with extreme amounts of prayer and consulting with spiritual mentors, has made me really think about the choice to double major. It is extremely expensive and takes a lot of work. I have decided to study only Music Performance and enhance the gift God has given me. Why stop Intercultural Studies? Being a missionary or working overseas to HIS glory does not require a major. I feel like no matter what I do, whether it be ministering overseas or ministry here in the States, I know that it will involve music. Choosing not to be an ICS major in no way takes away the possibility of ministering overseas. My ministry would be music, and I know God will use me where He needs me! I am excited to become the best musician I can be so that He can put me where he needs me in His church.
This last month has been full of new plans and new people. Tomorrow, my boyfriend Ryan and I will have our first month anniversary. This has been quite a month, but it has gone by so fast! He is such a blessing to me and such a great friend! He has such a heart for God and I am excited to continue to get to know him! This month, I also got a job with Starbucks downtown! This is such a blessing and I thank God everyday for the opportunity! I start on April 3rd! Next Tuesday! I am excited and nervous and grateful all at the same time! This means, I will be living in Minneapolis this summer at NCU and continuing to work at Starbucks! So thankful! (:
I have also decided that in the next three years, I really want to make it a goal to visit Europe. I am so amazed at Gods world and the people He has created and their different cultures. Backpacking through Europe has always been a dream, and I have decided to set aside a little bit of money each paycheck for Europe and slowly move toward that goal. It seems like such a big goal, but I know that in His timing things will work out! (: I am still also waiting on confirmation for a missions trip and waiting for HIM to lead me to the right one!
You are all in my prayers, and I thank you for your continued prayers! Be blessed today, and everyday!

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord," Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." Be excited about HIS plan! (: