Transformed

Okay,

So I know I haven't posted in forever, to be completely honest I haven't really been sure what to say, I've been changing so much. But one thing I do know for sure that full time ministry is only 3-ish years away. :) I've been looking at Christian colleges to transfer to, I'm back taking classes now at grossmont college. I'm going to visit three of them in April, maybe some more in the summer or fall...roadtrip anyone? haha. But God has been doing amazing things in me. I've been challenged recently to get rid of all the worldly junk I'm surrounded with every day and simplify everything, it's been life changing. I've also been learning to listen to God and He has been teaching me to have patience with His timing. I'm also learning about myself, I'm learning, albeit slowly, to be quiet and really care about and invest in the people around me. Although I know that makes it harder to be as social as I'm used to, but I can feel how important it's becoming. I'm also learning the importance of becoming healthier for God, which for me means both physically and spiritually. So that means more bible time, but I'm also now on weight watchers and have started going to the gym. I am also truly blessed God has just opened new doors for me to serve in a greater capacity at my church and in my community. I am now the Assistant to the Director of Children and Family Ministries, and I went last weekend to Tijuana and built a house with a friend of mine from work. I definitely plan on going back. I'm praising God for everything He's doing in my life, and I pray that this post would be an encouragement to you so that you may too look at your blessing and be transformed. I'm loving Romans right now, if it's been a while go for it, you won't be sorry! :)

God Bless,

Ali

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2