#scriptuegirl

[scripturegirl]

The Uncomplicated Scripture Girl

Surprise, I'm back! I know its been a while (huuuuge understatement), I know I've kind of neglected this blog for a few months, but I feel like I made the most of that break and God has really refreshed my mind and spirit, and I'm filled to the brim with encouragement and excitement again. 

During my “break”, I took a lot of time to think about how far God has taken this blog (in under a year, too!), and that I really feel like this is what God wants me doing, at least right now! I think I mentioned in another blog post that I’ve felt Him calling me to Bible college for some time, and I’ve decided to pursue that after I’ve moved to the US (the visa process is 10% paperwork and 90% waiting). When I looked into it for the first time about a year and a half ago, I made a mental list of my dream schools. It was fun then to look into different places, and dream, and figuring out if I could picture myself as a student at this school vs. another one. But the closer it gets to decision making time, the more I’m freaking out.

There are so many situations in our life where we have choices to make. And I think it’s really easy for us to get caught up in the minor details of those choices, and start to worry about the plan we know God has for our life, and if we’re choosing the right or wrong thing. 

There’s a devotional post from Jarrid Wilson that I reflect back on a lot, where he explained God’s will like ice cream; “I believe God’s will to be similar to that of ice cream; He doesn’t care what flavor you choose, just as long as it’s ice-cream. So instead of stressing whether or not you’re making the right decisions, ask yourself whether or not your decisions are glorifying God.”

So when I apply that to my situation of not knowing which school to choose, for example, I’ve complicated things by worrying about the specifics. I’m glorifying and pleasing God just by listening to Him and pursuing my call to Bible college. Sometimes there isn’t a right or wrong choice, sometimes us just being in the position of having a choice is the right place to be. If your decisions honour God, and you give Him all the glory and credit, then you’re following God’s plan for your life. It’s as simple as that.