In 8 weeks of training, Global Challenge has transformed my whole way of thinking. Not only in my spiritual life, but in everyday living as well.
I realised that my way of living is not in any way the standard of the rest of the world's. I was so consumed with the everyday routine, that was passed on from one generation to the next and finally to me, that I never even imagined that things could be done differently in other parts of the COUNTRY (nevermind the world).
Spiritually these 8 weeks has enriched how I read my Bible, how I pray, how I think about spiritual discipline, faith vs law and the list goes on. No more spiritual milk was allowed in this body of mine, only rump steak. Seeing that I'm heading for university next year, I see it fit to feed my spirit some tough spiritual food. Although challenging to proccess, neccessary indeed.
This year will be the perfect opportunity for the me to discover the Lord's expectations for my life, but especially for next year's studies. I hope to grow as much as the Lord allows me to, so I can make the biggest possible difference in the lives of the people closest to me and the people I am yet to meet.
One of the most important lessons I have learned though, is that I shouldn't be the one making, or even trying to make the difference, but to let the Holy Spirit work through me. Not trying to take control of everything, has been my challenge and still is, but I know the faster I let go and let God, I will be on the fast track to God's destination for me.
I am trusting God for not only a prosperous year for myself, but for my family, friends and supporters at home as well.