NBBI year at a glance Part 5

This post has taken a little while to get done because of a few reasons.  On Sunday I graduated from school.  And I have been thinking of what to talk about what happened after break.

When I got back from break, most students were glad to see me again.  I had realized I needed to rely on God, and He would provide for me.  I had asked one of my teachers before break had come if he would mentor me.  When I got back from break, I got a hold of him, and set up a time that we could meet.  We decided that every Tuesday we could, we would go out to Tim's and talk about devotions, and some things I was going through.  One of the pieces of advice he gave me was of how to save money after a payday.  He called it "70, 20,10".  70% goes towards paying off bills.  20% to save up for something big.  And of course, 10% for tithes.  We talked of different prayer requests, and he gave me verses from the Bible to encourage me about them.  We always prayed before we left each other, then we would try to meet up the next Tuesday.  Sometimes we could not meet, either because we were busy, or I was on a sick day.  Every time we met, it would be one of the best things that happened in my week.  He really encouraged me in the time we had together.  I know he is praying for me, and I really appreciate his prayers.  I am praying for him too, and cannot wait to see him again.  Thank you for reading.

NBBI year at a glance Part 4

This post will have the worst trial I had this year.  This trial did not actually happen while I was at school, but during Christmas break.  I may have discussed this in different posts, but will go into some detail.  When I went home for Christmas break, I was expecting it to be fun and a great time to relax.  I realize now that I was in the wrong, thinking I needed to relax, and not do anything.  I refused to look for work, and when I finally started to, everything was slow, because it was so close to Christmas, all businesses weren't working as fast.  I was told that if I could not get the money for the next semester, than I could not go back.  I was also asked why I was even going there, since I didn't seem to be doing anything.  There was one night I ranted to my best friend who I mentioned in my previous post, and she told me she would be praying for me.  Hearing that from her was really encouraging.  I proceeded to try and find ways of getting money for the second semester, and looked at student loans first.  For a while, I thought I wouldn't be accepted for different reasons, so I was thinking I was not going to be coming back to NBBI.  I thought I'd be going back to NBBI only to pack my stuff up, and I'd be out of there.  Then one of my mother's co-workers told her of a student line of credit I could get from the bank.  I inquired at my bank, to see what it was all about.  I was then told that I was could get money from the bank to pay off all of my schooling for the year.  I was really excited, and started to get ready to go back for my second semester.  I got back for my second semester, and I was called into the business office, where they told me that I had been accepted for a student loan as well.  So all during this break, I had gotten the money I needed.  If you were to ask my friend how I was during that time, she'd tell you that I was really mad when I ranted to her.  But she has told me she saw a big growth in me that break.  I now thank God for the trial He put me through.  I had to really rely on Him, and He pulled me through.  I also learned from my life verse, which I have shared before, but will share again.  Psalm 37:23-24, The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
Though they stumble, they will never fall,
for the Lord holds them by the hand.
(to be continued).

NBBI year at a glance Part 3

About a year before I came to NBBI, a huge situation happened between myself and a good friend of mine.  Because of this situation, I did not talk to her for about a year.  It hurt a lot to think of what had taken place, and that I could not ask her for advice on things.  In September of the school year for NBBI, I knew she was going to be there in my class, and I hoped to get our friendship back again.  I started to talk to her the first day, and I knew it could take a while to get it where it used to be.  I began to talk to her everyday between classes, to try and get the conversations going again.  For a few months we talked a little bit, but not a real conversation.  We really started to talk about different things, and our friendship grew again at the beginning of October.  I really needed her sometimes in this year, because there have been a lot of hard times, and I've asked her for advice, and she has helped me to draw closer to God.  I wouldn't give up my friendship with her for anything.  Thank you God, for the great friendship we have.  Continue to grow it, and help us grow closer to you.

Come back tomorrow for the next glimpse at my first year of NBBI.

(to be continued).

NBBI year at a glance Part 2

Part 2:
After the students arrived in September, in the guys dorm we formed different small groups to meet two days in a week together.  For the months we were able to meet, they were encouraging times for me.  I got to share what I needed prayers for, and became good friends to me.  Before I had arrived at NBBI, I knew of the music groups they have.  I wanted so bad to be in one of them, and all freshman had to audition, and wait to be told they were in for the next round.  I made it through the first round, and had to go through round two.  I really wanted to be in one of them, so when I wasn't chosen for one, I was really disappointed.  I then decided to try out for the drama team.  I auditioned the day I learned I wasn't on a music group.  I auditioned, and then was told that I wasn't on that either.  I learned to rely on God, and that it was His will I didn't make it on either thing.  I also started to go to the meetings for a trip to Texas for March break.  I talked to the teacher in charge about a week later, and was told that I was not going to go to Texas. He told me that this year I needed to grow in God, and I was already stuggling financially.  So I was a little more disappointed after this.  I also really wanted to go to an all-nighter in Moncton, because I wanted to help out.  I was also not able to go to this.  With all of this, I needed to rely on God, because I really felt disappointed by all of this.  Next post, I will continue with the next thing big that happened to me.

(to be continued).

NBBI year at a glance Part 1

Many people thought I wouldn't make it to where I am right now.  Here I am now, 8 months of Bible school under my belt, and have defied people's opinions of me.  Many thought I would quit within three months.  For the next few posts, I will describe some days that have been good, and some that have been bad.
Sept 3rd, 2011.  Registration day for NBBI:
Woke up early this day to leave.  My best friend had slept over at my house the night previous, so he was there to see me off.  Didn't want to say see you later to such a good friend.  Arrived at NBBI about 2 o'clock, and started to talk to some people.  Saw some people I hadn't seen in a long time.  Also figured out that I could leave within 5 days, because I didn't have enough money to get the minimum payment done.  My first test of faith began the first day.  For the next week I wondered what was going to happen.  Finally, I got a call from my parents saying they would pay for the minimum payment.  God had provided for me, and it wouldn't be the last time.

(to be continued).

Trials

These past few years have been a blast, but there have been many trials I have had to face. Some financial situations, grades, and personal trials have happened. What has helped me this year, is my prayer life, and realizing that I am the clay, and God is the potter, and he is shaping me while I am here to be like His Son. The most I have learned here is that I need to depend on him, or I will fall. There was a time in my life before I went to Bible school that things blew up in my life, and when I should have turned to God, I strayed far away, and fought with him about going to Bible School. I was stubborn towards Him, until I dug my heels in. At that point He kept turning the heat on in my life, until I gave up and said "Fine! I'll go!" I had to learn that fighting with God will never work, He will ALWAYS win. I have been growing so much here, and I don't want to go back to what I used to be. 1 Peter 5:10 - And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. This has helped me, as I know that whatever happens, God is in control, and he will establish me, and help me through it all.

Break, and lessons

I have learned a lot of lessons during my breaks this year. One is that I need to stay in God's Word, or I will slip along the way. I have learned that praying for the students I live with at NBBI while they are on breaks too, makes me want to get to know them better when we are together again. I've learned many times through my life verse, Psalm 37:23-24, "The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand," that I need to realize that God holds me in his hand, and he will not let me go, and he details in everything that happens in my life. During one break, there was a time that I struggled with whether I was going to return to the school or not. I had many of the students praying for me, and for my decisions. I then remembered that verse I had read in the summer, which I made my life verse. I know that the school I'm at is the prefect will of God for my life. I have made so many godly friends at this school, and would not trade them for anything. they have been such an encouragement, and they continue to be. I ask that you pray for the students of NBBI, and that we will finish this year well. Thank you for taking the time to read this.