What is on my heart

I do love Seattle Pacific University

But SPU is NOT the church 

 It is a company, a not-for-profit business that is still about the bottom line 

At best SPU is a para-church organization within a Christian context, but it is not the church

and  I should not confuse myself that I ought to give too much

The pursuit of balance is a life-long chore
 

With that, I do get tired, and feel pressured to do it right, do it often, and do it without complaining

The pursuit of balance has been on my heart lately

My ache to serve God in a way that is pleasing and honors Him is high

I am trying to find my purpose here at SPU. Why am I here? What does God want from me here?

Some days are easier to see than others. I know I have a desire to impact young lives

I have a desire to be a role model and share my faith and Gods love to other

I know SPU gives me that platform and when I am around the students I feel that purpose

Then there is my other burning passion. To spread faith, hope, love to those children in need

I desire to work with a children’s charity and be around children all day

That dream has become stronger as I am able to be more involved
with charities around the area as well as nation

Sometimes it takes all of my being not to just leave and pursue that dream

Especially when the atmosphere around here gets negative and discouraging

 

But I know God will lead me into those dreams when the time is right

Spending time with Him in the mornings and meditating on Him throughout the day helps me stay focused on my heavenly calling and not what the world is calling me