Weeks after Graduation

It has only been since April 29th that I have graduated my first year of Bible School.  When I got back home, I had to decide on what I was going to do.  Was I going to go to camp, or was I going to find work at home.  I tried to get into one camp in the US, and have not heard anything.  So I started to look for work, looking online, and calling in my temporary services employers.  Apparently the business there is really slow right now. It's been that way for a while too.  So I called in on Friday asking if there was any jobs available for the weekend.  They said there was none.  So I waited and kept looking for work.  About 10 mins before all three close, I get a call from one of them.  An employer had called in last minute looking for someone to help them.  I asked what time it was at, and it was for 6 in the morning.  I took the job, and prepared to get ready.  I went to see some friends that night, and when I was done I went to bed early.  My alarm went off at 5:00, and I hit the snooze button for 10 mins, then got up.  I went to work, and I worked from 6-12 that day, doing dishes.  On Monday I was told I had a job for this morning, and was thankful.  And then I got another call at about the same time as last, about 4:30.  This was for a job loading trailers for last night.  I took it, and worked from 8-12.  I then had to get up at 8:20 today, to go to work for 9:00.  I planned to come home and nap, and rest my body, because I was feeling sore.  I then was told someone needed help moving some things, and I was doing good for the first half.  By the second half, I had to sit down, because I couldn't do it anymore.  But I am grateful for the jobs God has supplied me with.  I hope to get more by the end of the summer.  Again, thank you for reading, and until next time, God bless.

NBBI year at a glance Part 6

As far as I can remember, nothing really big happened after I came back from Chritmas break.  I did all my work, and procrastinated...and failed a course because of that.  I watched Courageous for the first time, and loved it.  I felt convicted, and apologized to my family for the way I had been treating them.  I promised I would try and heal my relationship with them.  When I came home for March break, I planned to start healing my relationships, and try to find work.  I got home, and my plans went down the tubes.  I was mostly on the computer the entire time.  Before I left, I was told by my parents that I had hurt everyone's feelings.  If I had the chance right now, I would go back in time and kick myself.  I still have some bridges to build with certain members of my family.  When I got back to school, I continued to procrastinate on some things, and also worked, and was involved in a lot of school activities.  I also graduated on April 29th, 2012, even though many people thought I would never make it to graduation.  When I walked across the stage, I had family, and people watching online, cheering for me.  I remember the feleing of joy as I walked the stage to receive my diploma.  I had done it, and proved people wrong.  Thank you for reading this post, and I hope to post more, which will probably be small devotions now.  Till next time, God bless.

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).