Mid of last year, Besides applying for ORU, I tried to explore the possibility to pursue my study in other places, like Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc. The fees for these places should be much lower than USA and I think it may be easier to get accepted by the seminaries. However, I didn't find peace as an inner voice said "not to settle in for an easy way". But the reality is I still struggle with issues like finance and fear of taking the GRE test. That is why I was a bit hesitant to continue pursuing my application to USA actually. Not until lately, God once again gave me confirmation through a prayer from a pastor that this is His plan. So, I'll take up the challenge and move on courageously (I hope).
Like the scripture says in Joshua, be strong and courageous.. I really need that O God! Even though I could have applied for the Jan 2009 intake, I see this as a necessary process and allow time to deepen my conviction to go equip myself. To know what God has instored for me (though not the whole picture but the next step in life.) I just want to follow Him as He shows me one step at a time and let His will be done. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24. Being His disciples, I wanna follow His ways and not my ways. God is faithful. He is still leading me. So, I'll be applying for the Fall 2009 intake.
By the way, I am applying to Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma, USA doing Master of Biblical Literature with Judaic-Christian Studies Concentration. I hope to finish the program in 2 years. May I humbly ask of you to pray with me in these areas:1) To have the boldness and favour of God to sit for the GRE test (I heard it's harder than TOEFL. that scares me off :p). Besides this test, I still need to write my testimony in order to complete the requirements for the application. only then when I send in all these, they will be able to process my application.
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