Well, a big chunk of craziness has jumped into my life this week: grad school. I started my classes in Art Administration, and it's been interesting so far!
After my first class, I started to doubt my abilities and purpose in the program. I don't have any experience in the arts, and I don't even know where to begin to start getting experience. It seems that everyone has some sort of "in" into the arts industry, and all I have is some passion for art. What do I want to do? I don't know. Furthermore, I experienced my first dose of slight hostility towards Christians and Christianity. I am not ignorant to the fact that the arts world is not usually accepting of Christians, but I don't think that the reality of it set in until Tuesday. I will be mostly alone in my ardor for God. Will people still like me if they know I'm a Christian? How is this ministry going to be effective? Fear started to consume me!
But, in preparation for all of these emotions, God had been preparing me by leading me to read and listen to Bible stories about people who were fearful and doubtful but still went ahead to do God's will. Moses and Abraham both were fearful and doubtful when God directed them to go and expand God's kingdom. Yet, God was always faithful and patient with them. He provided them the things they needed to have faith and to accomplish His goals. I want to bring God's glory to the arts industry, and I believe He has called me to do that.
God has been faithful in providing for our needs here in New Orleans. I missed being around close friends and felt like an outsider here at the seminary. However, God has introduced us to some really amazing people. I am so thankful that I can say I have felt the satisfaction of being around people to whom I can relate. They have instantly made me feel a part of their group. They have already started to encourage me soooo much!!
Also, I cannot go on without saying how much I enjoy my work at UNO's College of Education. Everyone in the office is wonderful! It is such a pleasant place to work. Things might get a little crazy every now and then, but there is never a lack of laughter!
Well, anyway, we're all praying that Storm Gustav does not glide over to New Orleans. Gosh, I don't know what the city would do if it had another nasty hit by a hurricane. I really hope we don't have to evacuate!
The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. I Thessalonians 5:24
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