And We're Back

And now I’m back here in college after a whole two months of vacation! My crazy adventures are about to begin now that I have returned! With so many things going on since school began I haven’t had much time update ya’ll on my blog; sorry about that. Anyways… thanks for patiently waiting :) Well another season, a new semester, a fresh chapter…is already starting. I don’t have the same fears and point of view that I had the past few months. God has definitely worked in my heart when it came to many issues that I was struggling with. He gave me amazing friends and a strong Christian community to grow with, and now I’m ready for the challenges this semester brings. My friends have been and continue to be a great encouragement in my life. They are all each amazing in their own way. It is just so awesome how God puts so many different people in a certain period of our lives and those are exactly who we need during those seasons. It’s one of those awesome things to praise God about, cuz He knows each person that will be a part of our lives all throughout our lives. Not too long ago, my friends and I sat at our favorite café just talking about life and such. Somehow we ended up talking about how God has brought each of us here to Korea. I was just surprised how God has just lead each of us in His own way. One of my friends wasn’t actually a believer when he stepped into Korean soil last semester yet God did amazing things in his life that was quite the testimony! As I heard one story after the next of how each friend came here I recalled a memory not too long ago.

Exactly a year ago I found out about my university and the possible option that God might want me there. I remembered crying on my bed in Egypt asking why God wanted me in Korea instead of the States like I had already planned. At least in Liberty I already had friends, I knew I wasn’t going to be lost and I would know which classes to take because my English teacher from my school in Cairo prepped me for all the expectations. (She graduated from Liberty) I already had everything planned. I was already accepted to Liberty at this point, yet what was God doing? Did He honestly want me to go to Korea for college, not knowing anyone from that university? Not being assured of ever having friends and the same kind of community I once had in Egypt. More tears fell as I kept asking God many questions. I remembered asking for friends who love Him just as much as I do or even more. I wanted people in my life to encourage me towards Christ, for them to have a purpose in my life and me to have a purpose in theirs. Would I ever have that kind of people in my life? If I did what God asked me to would He really provide like He promised in His word? Many emotions filled my heart, with fear dominating most of it.

My flashback ended as I observed my friends around the coffee table. Each had a smile on their face as we all realized the same thing. God planned each of us to be in one another’s lives. When I was crying back in Egypt longing for friends, He already picked out people in my behalf. He was already planning their steps to Korea, already getting them ready for the year ahead. How could I have ever doubted that He would just leave me alone and not provide me with the people I need during this season of my life. He heard my cries even before I prayed them. He knew exactly what I needed and which people would be perfect for that time. I would have never imagined a year ago that I would be sitting around in a café with amazing people who love Christ so much and just encouraging each other in our walk with our Savior. I can’t do anything but just say “thank you” to the One that made all this possible. God is just so amazing! I am just so thankful to have each one of those friends in my life for this season. We are a unique group of personalities that perfectly fit each other for this new chapter up ahead. I enjoy hanging out with each and every one of them in their own ways. With challenges that we are already facing this semester I know that God will use each of us to challenge and encourage each other to grow deeper in Him. I’m excited to see what God holds for these next few months. I know He has amazing things in store and we’ll face it together each step of the way. :)

So when you are in doubt or worry, don’t be cuz God always has plan, and He will never leave His children. He promised that in His word. Take my word for it, having experienced it myself. Always hold on to His word and never let the enemy to fill your mind with lies. God cares about you more than you could ever know. Take that to heart :)