Hearing Him (Day 155/156)

My prayer from the post Finally the Direction was answered pretty quickly. At least I think it was answered. A friend of mine who read the post suggested I went to a program called Pathways. I've heard a lot about the program and seen the good it's done for my friends who've graduated so I went to their website to check it out. I got very discouraged when I saw the price tag was over $2000. I'm not really making the kind of money where I can spend that much on something like this. Heck I'm not making any money at all! I shot up a pretty honest prayer and told God if He wanted me at Pathways then He would have to send me the money somehow because I wasn't going to ask my parents for it.

So then I went to my Bible study and after it was over one of the girls announced she would be leading a step study through a program called Celebrate Recovery starting in September. I was a bit stunned since September will be when I get back. This program has been used all over the United States in many different churches and it has helped so many people overcome their "hurts, hangups, and habits." And the best part is it doesn't cost a whole student loan!

I ended up opening up to her about my newly discovered hangup and she said the moment I started talking she knew a step study would do me good. I'm still going to be praying about the direction God wants me to go until September but I honestly think He already gave me His answer. Praise God!

 

Today: I finally gave in and started working on my portfolio. I've been putting it off because I've wanted a break but also a little because I'm scared. I'm scared I'm going to get rejected. I know, I know. How will I ever know if I don't try. Well, I pulled on the big girl pants today and said "hell with it, I'm doing this." And I did it. Didn't quite finish, actually I have a lot more to do, but it's on its way. The hardest part is always starting when it comes to me so now that I have, I know it'll be completed before I go home.

I would like to ask for prayers for a dear friend of mine, Ashley. Her one month old niece, Adalyn Grace (Addy for short) was born with heart problems and has already had one surgury. She has now been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and will be undergoing another procedure tomorrow. Ashley also found out her grandfather passed away unexpectedly today. Please, keep her and her family in your prayers.