This is the first officially month for me as an ISEEDer with IFI and as a follower of Jesus about 5 years. Before this program, I have already involved in various discipleship’s classes in China. I thought I learn a lot about Bible concepts and apologetics already so I decided to go back to China after graduation especially when I knew my professor was angry with me about spending one more year here.
However, God gave me his message through my professor himself at the end of March this year about joining this program. I still clearly remembered that day, my professor called me for asking my plans after finish the law program here. We discussed a lot about what I should do when I go back to China. At the end of the conversation, I was carefully asking if I can stay here for one more year since I know a lot of IFI staffs were praying for that. After a few seconds’ deadly still, he said yes if you can finish your paper well. I was not only shocked by this huge big change of my professor’s attitude but also God’s answer to the prayer of my daily life’s decision. It also reminds me of the way he leaded me to the Law school in OSU last year. Nothing is impossible for God. Even though a lot of things (School’s issue in China and finding a payment job in Columbus) are still in pending status right now cause this decision, more and more his wills and his promises are becoming clearly for me.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mark14:38) Sometimes, I did feel that follow his will is not a easy way which means a lot of changes and challenges in my life. Also the worries or upsets would come up during the waiting time. But from the past year, I learn more about obedience and patience in Christ. When I hear more, experience more about him, I feel more unfailing, unconditional love from him. I know his promise will never be late. Praise the Lord!
Donnia 8/26/18