Now that midterms are done, all those papers due before the end of the semester are catching up to me. I'm currently working as Dr. Choi's only teaching assistant. I'll be grading papers, running her errands, and helping her with research. There may be more, mostly she owns me. I'm thankful for the job, it will be stretching and challenging but I've had experience while in Korea so at least I know what to expect, to some extent.
Being here for two months has really shown me how easy my busy life in Seoul was. You wouldn't expect such craziness in a tiny town but it happens. My days "off" consist of meeting different people and taking care of bills and such. When will I study?
Hopefully I'll keep up better with writing as I forgot my password and even wasn't sure of my username for a while. It's taken care of now so here I am. Pass the word along.
These days I need prayer for relationships. Some of the most broken people come to seminary and well, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the darkness but that's not where we are called to stay and dwell. But entering into that place can be dangerous. I need protection and guidance.
It seems there needs to be a revolution here. I'm praying for patience and for God to reveal when and how to act.
Also, I can't wait for the elections to be over, it's no fun to get ready in the morning at 6 or 7 am to hear conversations about politics. -____-;;
God is good and reigns here, whether we like it or not. I like it.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Possible degree change...
I realize no one is probably reading this yet but just in case...
As of last week, God seemed to put in my heart a clearer view of direction and purpose. Everything in light of it has changed. It's a simple change, but not one I considered was even an option. God got me here with intentions for completing a Masters of Divinity degree and then finishing up ordination (which path, I did not know)...and now here I am with some joy of seeking out an Inter-Cultural Studies degree and seeking ordination as a deacon in the United Methodist Church. It's an exciting venture and I am moving forth with more passion than I had in coming here. We'll see what happens once I get into the degree but at the moment it seems I can catch a glimpse of the purpose for me to be out here in Western Kentucky and it's awesome.
There's a trip back home to Cape ahead of me this week, a major exam on Thursday and another the following Tuesday. But with the yoke lifted of the MDiv, I feel much freer in the difficult courses I'm taking and will simply do my best knowing that His plans for me truly are to prosper!
He is wonderful!
In His Hands,
Izzie***
As of last week, God seemed to put in my heart a clearer view of direction and purpose. Everything in light of it has changed. It's a simple change, but not one I considered was even an option. God got me here with intentions for completing a Masters of Divinity degree and then finishing up ordination (which path, I did not know)...and now here I am with some joy of seeking out an Inter-Cultural Studies degree and seeking ordination as a deacon in the United Methodist Church. It's an exciting venture and I am moving forth with more passion than I had in coming here. We'll see what happens once I get into the degree but at the moment it seems I can catch a glimpse of the purpose for me to be out here in Western Kentucky and it's awesome.
There's a trip back home to Cape ahead of me this week, a major exam on Thursday and another the following Tuesday. But with the yoke lifted of the MDiv, I feel much freer in the difficult courses I'm taking and will simply do my best knowing that His plans for me truly are to prosper!
He is wonderful!
In His Hands,
Izzie***
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