Life!

God has really been showing me the importance of having an accurate understanding of the Holy Spirit especially because I often have a spirit of timidity, fear, and guilt. But the Spirit has been breaking through many misconceptions I have about Him. I have had many discussions about the Spirit and they have encouraged me to rely on the Spirit especially when evangelizing. I have had many opportunities to share the Gospel at Starbucks, restaurants, Mckeldin library, and my dorm room and every time I realize the Spirit's power and importance in my life.

I am also reading through Psalms and Romans I am just completely moved by Pauls writing about the impact of the Gospel as well as the reactions to God the psalmists express during times of joy and sorrow. I am also slowly (I mean really slowly) studying through Acts and the beginnings of the Church and I am amazed again by the power of the Holy Spirit and the Biblical community the Lord builds within his believers.

With all of that said I was hoping you could pray for me this week for a few things:

* For peace and joy in Gods plan, He closed the door to going to Haiti for now. Our trip was canceled because of the upcoming elections and the potential for rioting and violence. Please pray for Haiti
* Salvation for my mom. I could see that God has softened her heart this past week and I praise Him for that. She asked to come to church today and she enjoyed it. Afterward she explained the Gospel to me in Chinese on our ride home. It was like learning the Gospel for the first time for me because I couldn't understand of it in Chinese :P
* For the ministry at school and at church. Pray that College Park would be flipped upside down for Jesus and that REM would grow as a Biblical community, there was some dissension and conflict that has caused some people to leave REM. I am reminded of Acts 2:42-47

...they devoted themselves to the apostle's teaching and to fellowship, to breaking of bread and to prayer Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common! They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need! Everyday they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

* Finally for my academics and my work. I am starting a new job tomorrow and I am submitting it under the God through prayer but I need His strength!

How can I pray for you?
<3
Georgia