Gods Sovereignty

The first week of lectures and school has barely started but I have learned so much already. God is so good!
We wake up each morning around 645 and we have breakfast at 7. I really don't mind waking up early at all, I love getting up! From 730 to 830 we have quiet times. It is an awesome feeling setting aside that time to really focus on my one on one time with God. At home it is so easy to get distracted by the numerous things that I am always doing. Schedules ruled my life at home but now it is so easy to sit and really relax in my surroundings with truly nothing else to be doing. God has a way of drawing near in the quietness. The serene atmosphere of the palm trees and birds singing is calming. In Mark 6:31 it states, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." Our daily lives, even if we are immune to it, are filled with people, technology, and pressure. It is critical that each individual comes to the realization that true peace and quiet will only come from the Creator. He has personally invited each one of us to come to Him so He can renew us each day. How do so many people, me included, make excuses to busy ourselves with something "more important?" My challenge is to take a moment with your heavenly Father, I guarantee it won't be time wasted.
Last night was an amazing night full of truth and an absolute intervention from God in my life. Chris Johnson, our director of base staff spoke to us on Romans 12:1-2.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of Gods mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be trasnformed by the renewning of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-- his good, pleasing, and PERFECT will.
For so long I have tried and tried to fill my life with what I think will make me happy and clearly I have not succeeded but that is where God has met me in my brokeness. He has a way of gently showing me how to change little by little. I just have to have faith and trust that it is His perfect will for my life. God answers every prayer ever uttered and though it may not be the exact answer we want it is in our best interest every time.
Following the message, Chris encouraged us to really pray and seek out our passions and dreams to find our destiny. I am so excited that within the first day we are already seeking His face to pursue His purpose for our lives. That is exactly why I am here. We sat and prayed and while we did that the staff washed each of our feet and 2 of the staff prayed for each individual. I could not believe the words coming out of Kailynne's mouth while she prayed over my life. Everything was as if she knew me for years. She quoted Galatians 5 which speaks of freedom from bondage and all that holds people back and the ways God will use me in the future. When she closed she said to hold on one second and she ran to get her Bible. She opened up to Ephesians 3:16 which says, "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through His spirit in your inner being" How powerful is that!? God has shown His soverienty with each prayer and verse read to me lastnight. I was in shock. I then got to spend time with another member of the staff Katie. There again, truth was poured into my heart. I could go on and on with the ways God is moving but there is a glimpse of my experiences here on the FIRST day.
The Lord is good and He can move in big ways no matter where we are. Take advantage of knowing the God of the Universe. He is there with you as much as He is here with me.
Love you all.