Dear Friends,
I wish that you were all here so that I could constantly tell you what's going on in my life. God has been teaching me so much that it's hard to even begin to explain.
Right now there are two major things that He has been constantly bringing up. I tend to be a bit stubborn...so I have found myself doing a lot of wrestling with God...and losing.
The first thing is that I need to be intentional about my faith. I cannot sit back and expect God to work through my life. Although I am learning a ton through the classes I'm taking, the books I'm reading, the papers I'm writing, the speeches I'm giving, and the profs I'm listening too, I still have to get in the Word ever single day for myself. I need to spend time in prayer. I need to seek God--not simply ask Him to make life convenient. Some of you may think this sounds obvious--and it does. However, actually putting this into practice is hard your first semester. I'm taking 17 credits, I'm nearly 2000 miles from home, I'm surrounded by people to befriend, and I still need to find a job. It's been a challenge to get up early and intentionally spend personal time with my Savior--however, I can already see the difference it's making!
The second thing God has been working on with me is the idea that God is my only Audience. I am not doing ANYTHING to please the world or anyone in the world. My only goal is to please God. I don't need to try and prove myself to my friends or roommates. I need to serve God alone-there is no other option. If I jump in and serve God with absolutely everything, I do not have to worry what anyone will think. Christ was loved the people He was around--but His ultimate goal was to please His Father. This is an idea that I have yet to fully understand. However I know it is incredibly important. In Galatians 1:10 Paul says that if he were trying to please man he wouldn't even be a servant of Christ. I am so often concerned about what people think and I need to change that. Later in Galatians, Paul says that if I walk in the Spirit then I won't fulfill my fleshly desires--it's really a great passage. It goes on to say that the desires of my flesh oppose the desires of the Spirit, "to keep you from doing the things I want to do"(Gal 5:16-17).
If you're thinking "wow--that's a lot" imagine how I feel! God is seriously molding my life--and it's fantastic!
Please don't stop praying for me!
In Christ,
Hannah
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Seizure.
Dear Friends,
As some of you already know, Jordan had a seizure yesterday (and a week ago saturday.) He was at his house, thankfully, where his housemates knew what to do and how to take care of him. They called 911, and the ambulance took him to the ER. When I got there, he was still a little out of it, but quickly came to. After a while, he was able to piece together what he remembered of that day. The doctor ordered a number of tests that all came back normal. They sent Jordan home with some anti-seizure medicine and a phone number to call to set up an EEG.
As I am writing this, he is at his EEG appointment, and I am getting ready to pack. In three hours the entire freshman body leaves for a retreat. Jordan was given permission to go on the retreat as long as he doesn't do anything that would kill him if he had a seizure (e.g. swimming, rock climbing etc.) We get back saturday afternoon, and hopefully will get EEG results on monday.
How are we doing?
Jordan is a little emotionally shocked. With no history of any medical problems, this came as quite a shock, especially since his pilots license is questionable. However, there is absolutely NO doubt in our minds as to God's sovereignty. I am not lying when I tell you that I fully trust God in this whole situation I am confident God brought us out here and I am confident he has a plan. So pray that God will open our hearts to what he's teaching.
Thank you everyone for your prayers. Jordan, after some recovery, should probably post a blog next week sometime (jordansfischer.blogspot.com).
Until then, we would deeply appreciate your prayers,
In Christ,
Hannah
As some of you already know, Jordan had a seizure yesterday (and a week ago saturday.) He was at his house, thankfully, where his housemates knew what to do and how to take care of him. They called 911, and the ambulance took him to the ER. When I got there, he was still a little out of it, but quickly came to. After a while, he was able to piece together what he remembered of that day. The doctor ordered a number of tests that all came back normal. They sent Jordan home with some anti-seizure medicine and a phone number to call to set up an EEG.
As I am writing this, he is at his EEG appointment, and I am getting ready to pack. In three hours the entire freshman body leaves for a retreat. Jordan was given permission to go on the retreat as long as he doesn't do anything that would kill him if he had a seizure (e.g. swimming, rock climbing etc.) We get back saturday afternoon, and hopefully will get EEG results on monday.
How are we doing?
Jordan is a little emotionally shocked. With no history of any medical problems, this came as quite a shock, especially since his pilots license is questionable. However, there is absolutely NO doubt in our minds as to God's sovereignty. I am not lying when I tell you that I fully trust God in this whole situation I am confident God brought us out here and I am confident he has a plan. So pray that God will open our hearts to what he's teaching.
Thank you everyone for your prayers. Jordan, after some recovery, should probably post a blog next week sometime (jordansfischer.blogspot.com).
Until then, we would deeply appreciate your prayers,
In Christ,
Hannah
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Housemates
Dear Friends,
Well week two is through! And as always, the past week was busy--but so much fun! I really love my classes and my professors. I was able to get to know them a little more last week. I was also able to get to know some of my 'brothers' in my 'brother house'. And best of all I was able to get to know my housemates even more.
My roommate Erin is from Evergreen Illinois, which is right south of Chicago. She's studying Intercultural missions and is the best at making me laugh.
Cassie is my RA and she's from Montana. This will be her last year here and she'll have a Biblical Studies major. She's like a big sister, best friend, and mom all rolled into one.
Liz is from Chicago and is studying Biblical Studies. She has a twin sister! Liz is super outgoing and real.
Julia is Saginaw Michigan and is a youth min major. She has the absolute bestest hair ever. She's super sweet and nice to everyone.
Tsveti is from Bulgaria and is also an intercultural major. She has a great accent and isn't afraid to be a little sarcastic.
and last but not least, Shannon is from Grand Rapids and is only here for a year to get her certificate of Biblical Studies. She is determined and fun.
It's absolutely fantastic!
This weekend I am going on a Fall Retreat with all of the freshman and some returning students. We leave Thursday and get back Saturday. I'm super excited for this trip- should be full of bonding and memories. But before that, on Wednesday I have an interview for an office assistant position at Moody-which is a total answer to my prayers! So if you would pray for the retreat and the interview I would much appreciate it!
In Christ,
Hannah
Well week two is through! And as always, the past week was busy--but so much fun! I really love my classes and my professors. I was able to get to know them a little more last week. I was also able to get to know some of my 'brothers' in my 'brother house'. And best of all I was able to get to know my housemates even more.
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| From left to right: Shannon, Julia, Cassie, Liz, Erin |
Cassie is my RA and she's from Montana. This will be her last year here and she'll have a Biblical Studies major. She's like a big sister, best friend, and mom all rolled into one.
Liz is from Chicago and is studying Biblical Studies. She has a twin sister! Liz is super outgoing and real.
Julia is Saginaw Michigan and is a youth min major. She has the absolute bestest hair ever. She's super sweet and nice to everyone.
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| Tsveti trying her first ever PB&J! |
and last but not least, Shannon is from Grand Rapids and is only here for a year to get her certificate of Biblical Studies. She is determined and fun.
It's absolutely fantastic!
This weekend I am going on a Fall Retreat with all of the freshman and some returning students. We leave Thursday and get back Saturday. I'm super excited for this trip- should be full of bonding and memories. But before that, on Wednesday I have an interview for an office assistant position at Moody-which is a total answer to my prayers! So if you would pray for the retreat and the interview I would much appreciate it!
In Christ,
Hannah
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