Good-Bye 5,395 People Blog

Tis' the end of 5,395 People. The original goals of this blog were:


1. Tell people about Jesus as I talk about the project.

2. Go to college without debt.

3. Learn how to work hard on a long-term goal.

4. Step out in faith and see what God will do with this project!


Looking at the goals I realize these have been met.


You might be thinking, "But wait Jess! Is school paid for yet?"


I'd say, "Well no, but God promised He'd provide and He will."


I've got to use this blog to spread seeds of the gospel in many places. I am in college and I am not in debt and I won't be either. I've worked on a long-term goal by blogging sense November 2010. Last, but not least, I've stepped out in faith again and again and seen God do wonderful things.


For the glory of God- this blog can close.


You also might be thinking, "How sad! Your HITC journey is just beginning and now the stories are all done?"


I'd say, "CLICK HERE".


GodBless:)

Orientation is Tomorrow

Or rather, it might be today if you are reading this on the 23rd of August. However, it's 9:56p.m. on August 22nd, 2011.


I woke up this morning and read my Bible. It was a good time with the Lord.


Then,I drove and got gas. Everything was great.


Then... I went to the bank. The teller must have needed coffee because she was taking forever. Then, after everything was done and I was driving away I realized she made a mistake on my check.


At work, I had deadlines. However, my bosses and I kept finding more things for me to do. (I love my bosses! Just to make that clear- they are great!) But you know how it goes sometimes. I eneded up staying late at work too.


I came home, ate dinner and then remembered I needed to pack for orientation. (I knew that before, but staying late at work helped me forget).


So, basically for the last twenty minutes I've been walking around my house a bit exhausted and my brain swirling with all the things I need to do before the 29th at work. Then, just moments ago... I turned on my lamp and walked away, but before I took the third step it tumbled and broke the lightbulb.


I sat on my bed and looked at the crumbled mess- trying to not crumble myself.


I turned to Panda (roommate's cute dog) and said, "You know, the Bible says to be joyful. Actually is says it twice. (Again! I say rejoice!) So, I am not going to let the devil steal my joy. That's right, I am going to go get a garbage bag and stay joyful."


I cleaned it up and blogged.


This is real life and even when everything goes wrong...


...there is still joy available through Jesus.


Orientation is tomorrow! Eek! I am so excited!


GodBless:)


P.S. Just an update: I am putting down a total of $3,700! God is so WONDERFUl to provide. Guess what though? Based on my income I can't afford the payments. So... giving is still totally acceptable. God said He would provide, I believe it. However, I just don't know how He is going to do it yet. Pray with me at least? Thanks!

The Next 10 Years

Here is the game plan:


2 years of Harvest International Training Center

4 years to attain a bachelors degree.

3 years for that law degree


If you do simple math it comes out to 9 years. Yes, sir. 9 years of school.


Yes. You read correctly. (and it's probably more than that!)


I am not really afraid of that much school. Goals can be reached by one year at a time, one month, one day, and sometimes it has to be minute by minute. But hey, trusting the Lord is a lot easier to do when you don't worry.


I've been reading/listening to my prophetic word this evening and I looked up a couple of verses the prophets reference.


Like this one:
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.-Isaiah 40:31


It says in my prophetic word, "My hand is on you, covering you, like an eagles wings, like the seraphim, even in Isaiah's day. They covered their face; they covered their eyes, My hands cover you to protect you, until I bring you to the fullness of your fulfillment of My purpose, says the Lord."


Brining all my thoughts together I find one word: Wait.


The next 10 years I will learn. I will wait. I will live out my every moment to the best of my ability for Jesus Christ and His purposes for my life and the lvies of others. Am I perfect? Whoah, no. Do I serve a perfect God? Whoah, yes.


My word also says, "And I will use you oh daughter in the midst of all your studies, in the midst of your preparing yourself for the great future God's prepared. There is now; there is the work I will call you to do."


I'll take that and run with it!


GodBless:)


P.S. I am still taking "More than a Dollar!" I'll be putting down just under $4,000 on registration day. I'll still be writing about the adventure of it all too! Pray, give, and share this blog on Facebook! Thanks :)

The Cliff

There is this majestic image floating around in my mind. I keep seeing myself standing on a cliff and I am so about to jump. All I can see is the side of the cliff going straight down into a foggy mist. I can't see the bottom clearly. I wonder if there are millions of jagged rocks down there or a huge crashing river or... a ton of pillows? I just have no idea.


When jumping off a cliff there are two things to think about:

1. Will I die? Not in a literal sense, but a very honest sense. Do I have it in me to do this? To jump into the unknown. To be honest again- I don't think I do. That leads me to the second thought.


2. Do I trust Jesus to catch me? Do I have it in me to trust the Lord in everything that He brings me through? Do I believe He'll keep me safe and secure and alive? Yeah, I think I have that in me.


But [it is] good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works.-Psalm 73:28


Drawing near to God.


GodBless:)

Only $1,203 Left!

What story the next member has!


God calls us and it's never too late to hear the call. She will be a classmate of mine and she inspires me to trust the Lord! This girl is leaning on the Lord and I know what it's like to feel like you can't even give a dollar... but she did!


Congratulations!


Janelle Thompson


You are officailly part of 5,395 People!


Oh thank you!


The link to her website is on the sidebar of this blog or you can CLICK HERE to view it.


Pray and see if God has it in YOUR heart to give to her. (Like me, we may have a lot of it paid off, but there is still the month to month living that needs to happen!)


GodBless:)

The Update

O, thankfulness- how it fills me.


I just wanted to give a quick update on where the HITC money is at. After this week of gifts and love and kindness and birthday wonderful-ness.


What is left is $1,204!


Tomorrow, there will be 8 days left until HITC Orientation.


God's faithfulness to us astounds me. It's been fun hearing all the miracles God is doing in the other students lives! I am excited for classes, hard schedules, laughter, and seeing what God has in store. I can't wait!


I've been thinking about what to do with this blog...


Should I keep it up?
Should I make a new one?


I will certainly be praying about it!


Do you have any thoughts?
Post them here or Facebook and let me know!


GodBless:)


P.S. It's still Amazing Awesome August- has God got it on your hear to give still? (Not just me, but other students too!) Be sure to check out the About the Project and How Project Works at the top!

Jessica Spedden & The Whole Job Thing

Last night, I asked my roommate Jessica Spedden, "So, do you give me permission to write a blog post about your job?"


She promptly said, "Yeah."


As of August 19th she is quitting working at T-Mobile because they wouldn't give her the part-time she needed to attend HITC. So, now I keep peeking at her computer and find her on Craigslist and CareerBuilder.com.


Just before I began to write this she said, "So now, I am asking specifically for a job that will let me work 1:00-6:00, is Monday through Friday and has insurance."


It's one of those things that can be prayed for and then sit back and see what God does for His glory. Praise Him for His faithfulness to me and my special friends. (Also! Will you pray for Jessica Spedden with me? Thanks!)


GodBless:)