God's Calling

Lately, I have been battling with the fact if I want to look into getting some type of degree in counseling.

As, most of my readers know I am going to more than likely graduate a whole year early. I was so pumped about the fact that I was going to be able to begin my work life early. I am so excited for what God is calling me to that I am anxious to get out there and go!

However, it has been laid on my heart that I should tap into counseling. I don't want to have a practice or any such thing like that. I just want to have the background knowledge. I was determined not to have any more school. Once I graduate Ouachita I want to be done for good. BUT as I kept pushing the thought of a counseling degree out of mind it kept coming back as a heavy issue on my heart.

I don't know if it makes sense to you about the heaviness that I feel on my heart when I think about getting a degree in counseling. Think about it like this though... You know when you know you are supposed to do something because you just feel this burden on your heart that won't go away until you take action? Yes? No? I'm going to pretend you answered yes in your head. Ha. So you understand to a small percent what I'm feeling.

Well, a few things have unraveled lately in my life and it has it the point that I cannot ignore the fact that God is calling me to get my degree in counseling.

It is crazy to me because when I received my call to ministry I was seeking for it. I knew God was calling so I was willing to find my purpose. When it came to me being called to get a degree in counseling I was very hesitant. I knew what I wanted. I wanted no more school. I wanted to get on with my life and have no more school bills adding to the ones I currently have. I had it planned out. First red flag, right? I had it planned out. Ha. No, God has it planned out.

The fact that I am going to graduate a whole year early means that more than likely I can use that year for my degree on counseling still finishing school in a timely manner. God opened that door for me in a way that I would have never thought. Yes, I was very hesitant, but not anymore. I want God's will for my life. I want the purpose he has for me. Not mine.

With all this being said, I am meeting with the OBU school counselor next Friday (Feb.8) to just pick his brain and ask questions. I have so many concerns and questions that need to be answered. I know that there is a lot of different types of degrees in counseling so I am trying to figure out which route I am needing to take. I am so thrilled about this meeting. Even if it is at 8:30am. Ha.

I hope that you too find your purpose in God and that when he is calling you answer.

God Bless,
Kaitie

P.S. Yes, I posted this blog on both my personal and OBU blog. :)

The Vampire Diaries

I have recently been obsessed with The Vampire Diaries. This show is so good and always keeps you on the edge of your seat. It has got me thinking about a few though and I just wanted to share some of my random thoughts. :)

1. We take loved ones for granted, at least I tend to do so.
In this show, Elena (one of the main character's) loses a lot of people she loves. What if that was me? Would I have been happy with the time I had with my family to be satisfied and content for when they pass away?
2. If I could be a vampire (I do not believe they exist by any means), it would be exciting to an extent. However, I'm glad we don't live forever.
As a human we are so vulnerable, but this is how we know we are alive. We have the peace (if you are a Christian) of knowing that when we pass we will be in a much better place, Heaven. I'm excited for that and if wanted to live forever we would miss out on the most important and exciting part of "life."
3. Stephan vs. Damon
This has nothing to do with deep meaning it is strictly about the show... I really want Elena with Stephan. I love Damon, but he isn't meant for Elena. I want someone to come into his life that he truly loves and for that someone to truly love him back.

That is all. :)

God Bless,
Kaitie

Mary Did Know?

This song always gets me to sing along. The words, to me, are so powerful. My favorite is the last verse (of the Kutless version) always gives me chills. I just couldn't image being Mary and knowing that the baby that God had blessed me with was going to save nations...Save me.

Think about that.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God?

Oooo Mary did you know...

The blind will see
The deaf will hea
The dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered
Did you know
that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great, I Am

God Bless,
Kaitie

Sometimes

Sometimes God calls you to do difficult things to further your relationship with Him. Letting go and letting God is the best thing you can do. Having faith in a world full of sin can be one of the most difficult things, but it is the most rewarding thing. God has so much planned for us. God's plan for us surpasses any plan that we could ever imagine for ourselves.

God Bless,
Kaitie

Missing

Do you ever have those days when you just feel like something is missing?

I have been feeling that way for a couple of weeks. Finally I realized that I was missing my family. I was so homesick. I only live an hour away from my family, but an hour is still an hour. Sometimes you need a hug from someone who genuinely cares about you, someone who genuinely cares about what's going on in your life.

I feel like I have just been down for the past couple of weeks. I mean, I am happy, but family was just missing. I read somewhere (don't believe everything you read, but...) that when you are unhappy for no reason at all it is typically because you are missing someone or something.

Well, I was missing my family.

However, today my mom, daddy, and grandma came to visit me at college. They took me to lunch and we went on some other mini-adventures. This was much needed family time. I feel as if now I am somewhat re-energized for school tomorrow. (The Spanish test that I have at 8am is not helping me.)

I truly have the best family. I love them with everything I am and I would do anything in the world for them. They have my back and I have theirs.

God Bless,
Kaitie

Pinterest

If Pinterest has taught me anything it is that I have expensive taste.

It has also proven my already known love for food, especially sweets.

I've learned that I really like homes and home decor. In fact, I think I could be an interior designer. Ha. Yeah, right.

I love clothes and inspiring quotes.

Yes, this is my random blog for the month. :)

God Bless,
Kaitie

In Christ Alone

There are not very many songs that can give me chill bumps every single time I hear them or sing them, but this song just always puts me in a great mood. There is something about the words that just move me. Each stanza is so true in the words it says. This song is...

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand