Oct 18, 2012
365 days of your mercy and faithfulness
Last year God led me to new town, new people, new place to live, go to school, work in. I was scared, tho I knew God is with me leading my every step and watching over me. As you know, I expected too much from my new start. I knew that Novi Sad has a lot of youth, organizations, churches and I think I thought that I will fit in right away and be part of all that. It was opposite. I was lonely most of the time when I got here and I tried so hard to find my way. For a while I even went away from God not knowing it. I made some compromises. It was hard to live without your family, save and comfort zone, things you know, like, without everything. Soon, two American girls and a German girl started hanging out with me, calling me to Bible studies and stuff. Also, there was one Hungarian heritage girl who live here. I joined one student christian organization, Fokus, where i volunteer ever since. People there are amazing and I love to spend time with them, serving God and people. In church, I started going to one girl Bible study group and prayer meetings. Not even noticing, God was talking to me all the time trough all of it, teaching me and doing 'behind the scenes' work for me. He proven once again that His time and His ways are perfect for me. One semester ended, 2 failed exams, new temptations. I know that i have to stick to God more than ever. I did a research on christian sexuality (find blog below). New semester started, more volunteer work, obligations, friends, 8 exams. I havent had much sleep, almost no free time to take care of my self. During the day I was everywhere and on late evening I tried to study. The end of semester was getting closer and I started panicking like never before. 8 exams in 2 weeks. It seemed to impossible. I calculated what if this, that... My mind went crazy, I had several break downs, I couldnt think clear anymore. Now when I look back, God was in middle of that all. I learned to trust, to have faith in Him. To rely on Him no matter what. It was hard. I havent thought that I will come back here and continue with all this. Than one hard thing hit me: going back home for 3 months. No friends, small church where I cant serve, no work there, nothing. I lost my will to do anything, went completely lazy, taking care just of my little kitten and helping in some house work. I waited 24th september more than anything. D day came. Going to school, waiting for a list to come out, several mistakes, waiting again... I didnt know what to expect, I didnt know how my colleagues done their exams... List was finally out and I saw my name, 2nd on top, 3rd best grades from all of us. I can study, I Am on budzet (scholarship). I couldnt believe how big my God is. One week later, I was back here, busy schedule, no time for my self. But I know, I have the best father someone could have. He brought me here for a reason and He will help me go trough it and lead me and keep me safe. He is so faithful God.
In between, I joined a volunteer group that should help on one big event for Serbia. Nik Vujicic came and he spoke in 2 towns in 2 days. 1st time in Serbian history, media broadcasted Christan event on TV, Nik was publicly well covered during his stay in Serbia, he received an orden for not forgiving his Serbian heritage. Recently, we had a volontier meeting, like fellowship, sharing experiences about that night. The organizers shared some good info. Exit organization is planing to ''put Serbia back to moral track and clear the mess here made by wars' so they are putting together the top 5 persons in Serbia to be ambasadors for it. Besides Divac and Djokovic, the 1st man they choose is Nik, and he accepted it. They want pure and religious man to lead us. Also he started a foundation here for us, to made other charity meetings, parties. He will come back in 2 years. We have a feeddback mail where people write their opinion of Niks events in Serbia, 80% is so positive and life changing. God is so good.
I am learning still how to serve properly as a godly woman and to love unconditionally. Fighting temptations each day and growing. Unless my every move isnt supported by God in 1st place, I know that i wont be fully happy. Until He isnt 1st, nothing wont fall into its place properly. He gave us big authority, we just have to have faith and use it in His name.
Greetings to all of you.
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Thank you for sharing, D!! I am so so so proud of you, even in your moments of weakness, like we all experience. I am so thankful to our great God that he led us to each other and used us so much in each others' lives. I love you, sister! :D
ReplyDeletethank you. i love you too so much. miss you here a lot. whenever i am in center i want to just stop by and many times i want to call you for a coffee, ice cream or movies. you have to move back as soon as you can.
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