Another break time

Studying is not a gift of mine, I have determined. I like to learn. I like to read. I do not like to study for tests. Maybe that's why I quit giving my students tests in science and social studies last year and we did projects instead. It just made more sense to me.

Anyhow, today was day 3 at Chic-fil-a. It was an adventure as I started bagging food today. I had Bekah standing there watching over me. It's always a little tricky when you don't even fully know the menu! So God is funny. I went into work trying desperately to be cheerful, but just wasn't. You know those days? So I started praying about it as I was filling drinks (a rather brainless job)...and I found myself an hour later just smiling for no particular reason and joy in my heart. I love when God answers prayers so quickly. :)

Ok, I wanted to share this because I know I need wisdom in my life right now in a lot of areas (no, not because of my test tomorrow morning!). Our brother James said, "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." I love that. I mean, he just bluntly tells us what true wisdom looks like. Are the decisions I am making pure? Do they partner with peace? Are they considerate of those in my life? Am I being submissive where I need to be in my decisions? Are they full of mercy? Does good fruit come from them? Are they not biased? And finally...am I being sincere with wisdom? These are some serious questions I have been asking myself today as I have processed some stuff in my life. I just love this recipe of wisdom...I mean, its applicable...its helpful...its practical. Ok, I could unpack that a lot more...but I think for now I will get back to my studying and leave you to unpack that in your own life. I just wanted to share a little of what God has been showing me. :)

Break Time

I wonder if when my profs figured out how much time our assignments would take if they included break times. And I wonder if they were liberal with the break time or if I am just focusing really well today or if I'm not answering these questions in the fullness they deserve. I've been studying for the last 3 hours solid on an assignment that is due in 3 hours and I'm nearly done, though I thought it was supposed to take me 6 hours to complete...so I'm a little wary of my work, but we'll see.

So it's break time.

Today in chapel I was very pleased. There was a nice African man who spoke at chapel time, he was from Ghana. The moment he started talking, a big grin crossed my face and I knew that this was going to be good. I was not disappointed. I'll leave you with some tid bits from his talk to ponder and comment on if you like...but I have to get back to my books for now. :)

"The soil of Africa has been so fertilized by the blood, sweat, and tears of early missionaries..."

"No country can be called "closed" where there is someone willing to go, instead we call them "creative access" countries."

"Most Christians in the Western world suffer from a mild case of Christianity, and are afraid to catch the real thing!"

"If you want to follow Jesus, you need to be ready to die for Him...if you are not willing to die for Him, maybe you are not ready to live for Him."