AS EXPECTED?
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Romans [GW] 12:1-2 Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God's
compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices,
dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for
you. Don't become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you
think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants-what is
good, pleasing, and perfect.
Revelation is not
exclusively a last book. Eye-opening disclosure is quite individual if one is
looking beyond regimental vision. The scene once seen thereafter brings
alteration to mind, or not. Young Samantha Knaub was vigorously successfully
marching on path of what she saw as expected of her until she was exposed to a
personal revelation. Responding accordingly Samantha in now joyfully on and
moving along an alternative path His.
With permission I
share her recently written expression. Be blessed. And if need be, like Samantha,
see.
If you live life in fear you are not living at all. Seize
the day, take risks, go on adventures, travel the world, try new things, let
all that you do be done with joy. I cannot express how much I needed this trip.
I needed to get away from the stress and the bustle of everyday life. I was too
busy trying to be the girl everyone else wanted me to be that I did not know
who I was any more. As selfish as it sounds I came to Africa not only to help
others but to help myself. I was broken. Tired. Oppressed. Distant from God. I
needed freedom. I needed a chance to discover who I am and who God is and to
leave behind the expectations of the girl others wanted me to be. In Zambia I
feel liberated. My chest is not burdened by the anxiety and tension that
weighed me down in the states. Here I am free. And I love it. This first week
was amazing and full of new experiences. I had some rough days and some great
days, but every day has been rewarding. Here I am free to live out my passions
and fulfill my calling in life. I would rather work eight hours a day here
teaching and helping children and make no money than work at a meaningless job
for minimal wages. Knowing that I have the ability to make a difference in a
child’s life is worth far more than any paycheck, no matter how many zeros are
tagged onto the end. I am so happy and I am eagerly looking forward to the next
20 weeks!“
EBB4
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