So much has happened since the last post. I spent my Christmas break here at the school which provided me with the rest and relaxation I needed to continue on to the next leg of my journey at school. The christmas break provided me with much time to search out what God wanted me to do in light of some circumstances that came up during this time. I spent much of my break in worship an prayer seeking the face of God.
I will share a little of the journey with you. During the first week of my break I discovered that my first appeal for my student loan had been denied. I spoke with them to find out what else I could do to receive the money. I did what they ask and sent them the information late on the wednesday and received a reply friday morning to say they had denied my loan and would not be re evaluating it. This was a very hard thing to hear as I am certain that I was and am supposed to be here. I spent some time with the school financial aid office to see if there was something that could be done from there end to enable me to stay. I didn't recieve any reply back before Christmas therefore it became a time of seeking God and waiting to hear what would be said. When the school offices opened up after Christmas break I sought out the leaders to see what was deceided. It was decided that they would be able to give me a loan of 8000$ for the whole year which left me with a deficI it of 16000$ for the year. I knew the only way I would be able to get this money would be through a miracle from God. I spent the last week before school in prayer and fasting to see what I should do. I felt the Lord telling me to stay but I also knew that I needed to be realistic. This was a huge journey of faith.
The decision I reached was that I would stay until the 20th of January and see what the Lord provided. If he provided the money for me to stay then I would stay otherwise I would be dropping out of my classes and returning to Winnipeg for the begining of February. I felt that this left room for my faith to grow and gave the Lord a chance to work on my behalf while at the same time being realistic and not taking advantage of the school.
Well the 20th came and went with no money, with many tears and feelings of uncertainty I knew what I needed to do. I let my advisor know that I would be dropping out. She is very sad to see me go but has given me hope that the courses I have taken and have transfered are not going anywhere and they will do everything they can to help me finish. I am not sure when i will be able to return to school, howev
er there has been absolutely no doubt that this is where I am supposed to finish my education and this step to come out here was in the Lord's hand and directing. I have loved my time here and so with much sadness I return to the Land of my birth to work and seek the Lord's face as to what he has for me right now. I will miss those who have touched my life and whose lives I have touched. I will miss the friendships that have formed and the international family I now have. The plan at this point is to return to Winnipeg and find a place to live and a job, saving up money to return to school and paying off my existing debts. While I am not sure how all this is going to work I know that the Lord has it all under control. I remain his faithful servant as I continue down the path he has for me.
Prayer Requests:
Strength as I say goodbye
Saftey as I drive back
A job when I return
A place to live
Strength to reintergrate myself to life in Canada
Money to return and get set up
Money for a block heater for the car
Warm weather and no snowstorms as I drive
Praise for:
Understanding roommate
Friendships that will last a lifetime
Professor who want to see me suceed and have done everything possible to enable me to stay
Understanding from friends and family as I face this difficult step in the journey
A car that I will be able to import without any complications
A car to drive home
As Always I remain the Lord's faithful servant and wonder where he will lead me next.
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