So here I am, the summer is winding down to a close and my sophomore year of college is looming large ahead. A lot has been done this summer by God and a little by me. As I look back on all the blessings and experiences, I have to thank Christ. Starting out this summer I did not have a good idea of what I would do. Several opportunities slipped by and it looked kinda bleak. No worries though, God had bigger plans!
The phrase "Carpe Diem" means seize the day. That little phrase became one of my operating principles for the summer. While staffing with World View Academy, If I saw a student looking lonely, "Carpe Diem." If I saw help needed, "Carpe Diem." Dishes needing washing, "Carpe Diem." I realized that I need to spend less time cross checking and researching something before I do it. Christ wants us to have child like faith where we trust Him completely. But the problem is deep down I'm kinda a doubter. Just like Thomas I want proof I can see and touch before I do anything. But I have to go out on faith and seize the day. The more I thought about it, the more I found that it was me wanting to direct my own paths. Deep down I want to be my own master, I want to be in charge. The Bible is clear about that, You can't serve two masters, so one has to go. So, every morning I surrender my life to Him. Doing that keeps it in the front of my mind who I am and who He is. Learning that has really been interesting, because its a tug of war, me wanting facts, control and Christ wanting trust, obedience. Thankfully Christ is faithful and is still working on me and sharpening my trust for Him. I found that Christ can use me more if I just trust him completely and "Carpe Diem." Being ready to follow Him and hear His voice prompting me is really cool!
Logistical update, I start college on the 19th. I've ordered textbooks and checked my class times. I will be taking CALC 3,4, Diffy Q, Statics, Physics 201, 202, 203, 208 and intro MATLAB this year with a couple other related courses. I'm also in charge of the college's campus ministry so prayers for that!
Remember "Carpe Diem" and trust Him!
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