School has begun! boom!

The emotion I can articulate to you right now is completely and utterly grateful. Aw man, I am so grateful. I felt a rush of this emotion when I was watching Bill Johnson speak to the 1200 of us in the BSSM 1st year class. It was so good. I can't quite grasp it all yet since it was only a couple hours ago. I just feel so supported and the best support I feel is from my Father in Heaven. God has shown me all the people around me who are willing to support me, but it is the best feeling to know that God is cheering me on. The God of all this earth cheers me on! Wow. What an awesome feeling. And to know that He does the same for all who step into His will is another awestrucking (No, this is not a word) feeling. There was a moment of this when all the students were praying and asking for more of Him this year, and at one point the noise of all the students sounded like a roar in a stadium. It was like the noise at a football game. It was so powerful. The students here are so inspiring.
So from my first day, what is the biggest thing that I have learned....
Well, since this whole year is about stepping out in faith and being equipped in ministry leadership, I feel that I need to get over the fear of rejection. Yeah, it's a super big burden that needs to go. God is pointing that out to me just by my interaction with people that I am really effected in my relationships with people by this fear. I am just so happy to be in an environment that is continuing to seek healing. This fear also showed me that it reveals a lot about my relationship with God. This place also reminds me that there is indeed time to talk and commune with God on a daily basis. I just need to make it my priority and I am reminded to do that here. I am so regretful that I did not make this a priority at home. God's presence is everywhere. An atmosphere of worship totally shifts your way of thinking. One of the biggest thing that I have taken away from my roommates and Sunday worship, is that spending time in God's presence will change you every time. That is so huge. EVERY TIME I SPEND TIME IN GOD'S PRESENCE I AM CHANGED. All I have to do is spend time with Him.

Goodnight to you all! I want to figure out how to make this blog a little more fancy schmancy, or just add pics and things.
Emily