August 19, 2002
For the past week, my wife and I have begun to make plans for me to try and go back to college next fall and get a ministry related degree. This is a big deal for us because we'd been considering that a dream whose time was "indefinite" at best, but last Sunday really began to feel God calling us to move these plans up to next August. I've been struggling in my faith about it because I know that my high school and college records weren't so great, and this is a fairly selective school. I also know that it's very expensive.
Just about 10 minutes ago, I was reading a "Deeper Walk" article on RELEVANTmagazine.com about trusting God. It was an excerpt from Oswald Chambers and it was encouraging, but I must admit I was still living a bit in my fears.
I'm at work, and one of the ways we serve our clients is through an online chat program called LivePerson. It works basically like an IM. I was finished assisting this customer when the following interaction took place:
John: Thanks for chatting... have a great day.
Deirdre: I'm looking forward to pursuing it as soone as possible! By the way, anything you need prayer for? I'm not weird, I'm just trying to obey God. If not, it was great chatting with you and you have a great day too!
John: Well, to be honest, I'm hoping to go back to school in the fall for a ministry degree. Thanks for asking.
Deirdre: John you better watch out! I'm really excited now! I thought you might have signed off already so you just taught me some more patience!!! It is so in Jesus name! Thanks for being honest because it encouraged my obedience the more! Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that you grant the request of this our brother! Etch in his heart your oracles and make him to be a vessel of honor used to PUT a difference between CLEAN and UNCLEAN! In JESUS matchless name, AMEN! Again John, thanks for encouraging your sister in the Lord! We WILL have a GREAT day now!!!!
John: Thank you again Deirdre!
He's there, everybody. And He's thinking about you.
Posted by John Hawbaker at August 19, 2002 02:57 PM | TrackBack