Back to school: Theology II

Feeling awesome to be working my brains hard at theology again! :)

Experiencing the contentment and peace of knowing that I am where God wants me for this season - to suffer and yet to rejoice in the excellencies of growth, friendship and love. In the past few days - especially after returning from Singapore this round - I have finally felt the happiness of being "stuck" in Penang. The certainty of wanting to be here for a bit longer. The realization that my roots are finally reaching deep down into the soil and expressing its goodness through fruit-bearing. What a relief that God worked on my heart as I bitterly lamented. Could I have known such sweet surrender if He hadn't allowed me to struggle? It was a painful process while it lasted; I am not saying that it is entirely over - but I am certainly moving forward one step at a time. Lord, thank You. Whatever Your purposes are for my life, continue to help me yield that they may be fulfilled.