For once, last semester was a pretty bad one - what a change from all the bad ones before... Family issues, my parents almost divorcing, work issues, being turned down on at least 4 internships without a reason, relationships not getting better despite many prayers, and the list could go on... plus throw a huge pile of work, 10 group projects, and 2 clubs on the top. Praise God I survived this. But that is not what I wanted to talk about.
I have always believed that spring semesters were much worse than fall ones. The lack of sunshine contributes to this a lot. Until this semester came along. First of all, I did not want to return back to school from home. I was so blessed with friends back home, who did not forget about me, and love me even though we see each other only twice a year. I got to meet my friends over cupd of tea, christmas cookies, hot chocolates, and of course Sunday services and Friday youth groups. I also made new friends, which is kind of a miracle considering the length of my stay.
Next, I decided to change my major. After praying and praying, I felt that finance just wasn't for me and I for finance. I can tell you that the day God called me to economics was probably the happiest one so far this year or even in 2008. I have always admired those people who would talk about their God-callings, Holy Spirit revelations, and wondered what was wrong with me because I just never experienced any - until that day. God completely changed my mind and it was amazing. Kind of risky too - but definitely worth it.
Now, the adventure continues... God solved my internship trouble too and gave me this amazing book "Three Cups of Tea" as an inspiration for research. However, I had less than 2 weeks to put together an entire research proposal. In addition to this, it can seem nice to do research on the education of women in econ, but what on earth was I to do the research on? Two days before the proposal due date, God blessed me with a research topic.
After a semester of challenges, came some good things. Yet, I do know that I do not deserve anything of this. It is his grace and mercy. God's love, kindness, his knowing what my needs are. I am pretty sure that I did grow closer to Him in those challenges and learned to trust Him more than anyone else on this planet or in the universe.
