1 John 4:19

So this week when the team came, everyone did a little introduction of themselves and their experience this far. One lady, Sharon, when it was her turn said that she was glad to be here but still did not know what God had in store for her. I thought that was interesting and that I can identify with that. I mean, I really do like it here and all the people are amazing, but I still don't know how God is going to use this experience in my life or for His glory. I am confident however that He is going to use it and that it will be revealed in His perfect timing. I hope that this journey of mine has impacted the lives of others. There have been many things that I am starting to realize that might have something to do with God's plan and purpose:
-He has really showed me all the people at home that love and care for me and a little bit of how I can love them better.
-Lately I have noticed that my ministry here has not really been all about the kids, but is more directed toward the staff and the house parents. That, I would say, is the biggest part of what I have been doing here, encouraging them, talking and getting to know them, letting them teach me things, and doing little things for them.
-I am a very awkward person, haha, but this is because i dont like to expose my vulnerability and God has shown me how much i try to hide myself, in the crowd or in a situation. Gary Gaulton said it best when he said that theology is great to know and studying the Bible, but if you dont put it into action then it doesn't mean anything (ok that definitely sounds like James talking, or the Holy Spirit through James)
-I am so thankful for Heavenly Treasures, that ministry and that family does wonderful things to help people from all over the world. I am so glad that my sister decided to work there
-Greeting people is important and telling them the truth about situations, affirming them, saying goodbye's properly, etc.
-I still don't know where God is going to lead me after I finish at Biola, but I know that He will lead me somewhere, and take care of me. Right now I am pretty open to whatever He wants me to do and I know He will use this experience to help me in my future endeavors.
-I am really glad that I go to an institution that requires their students to have this kind of an experience with God and with others. I am really glad that my brother is going to get to experience four years of this as well!
Thank you all for going through this journey with me. My prayer remains that God will help me to love him and love others better.