One More Class.

I am one class away from finishing my first year of ISOM (Illinois School of Ministry). If you would have told me last year at this time I would be were I am at, I would not have believed you. Ministry was never a part of my plan. But GOD's plan is much different than mine. I am glad that I am obidient and went to school. It has been very fullfilling, to say the least. The fellowship with other people going through the same thing is an amazing thing. Being able to bounce ideas and thoughts off of each other. Love it.

I need to be clear about something. Just because I take these classes and pass all the tests, doesn't mean I'll be a pastor. I still have an interview process to go through. They want to make sure that this is a call from GOD for my life. So I have the oppurtunity to get certified to be a pastor. I really feel like I am called to this. I feel that if I wasn't it, GOD would have put a stop to it, long ago. I don't think that He would have kept me going, if He didn't plan on using me. We shall see. Like I said, GOD's plan is different than mine.

We recently had a family reunion, and each of the leaders of the families got up to tell what has been happening in thier lives and thier childrens lives. My Mom went through everyone in our family, but she forgot to mention about my schooling. I was like it's no big deal. Then she stood up and asked me to tell everyone what I am doing, by going to ISOM. It made feel really good that she remembered, because it is very important to me. I am not trying to brag about what I am doing, I just wanted to share what GOD was doing in my life! So I praise GOD for my family. My immediate and extended family. I love them all. May I show the love of Jesus to them when they look at me or talk with me!