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Time is now

That title actually has nothing to do with my blog I am about to post

These past few weeks, or since I have last published some words we have now completed the following: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Job, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Philemon and Titus. Guys from my studies and just reading the bible for what it is I have come to two conclusions..

1. GOD IS REAL

2. GOD NEVER CHANGES

I know those seem so elementary and childlike statements but believe it when I say it, He is real. Last week I ran around the classroom shouting "God is real! God is real!" Everyone around me was like, "Yeah Allie..we know this." I don't think they understand this statement to me. Before SBS I had a solid foundation in Christ, I knew Jesus, I had a relationship with him, an intimate one I thought. But that was on experience. I want the real thing. I want it all, and I never want to be without. The more I discover God's heart and his redemptive plan for his people the deeper he takes me. I never want to be outside of what God is doing and His plans. I have to constantly remind myself that it is first God that put these passions and desires in my heart, so now I have to figure out what He wants me to do with them and where do be. I always thought for so long I would come up with an idea and then ask for His blessing, no it's the other way around. 

The second thing, God never changes; yes again so simple to say but to read about His consistent love and promise for Israel through the Old Testament brings me to tears. I thought God was some big evil God from the Old Testament, but when you read if from the perspective of the original reader, you really see how loving God really is, and how protective he is, and how beautiful he is with his people. In my quiet times lately, all I can think about is God's character and heart, and think, "yep, this is the God I want to serve for the rest of my days, I never want to stop, I want everything I do to be glorifying to the King"  

My schedule for the next couple of months: 

End of August: 1&2 Samuel 

September: Psalms, Proverbs, 1&2 Kings, Joel, Micah, Hosea, Amos actually I am not certain of what other books off the top of my head but if you really want to know, message me of FB or something :)

Also, at the end of SBS (March) we as a school have the opportunity to go on a 3 month outreach where we will be teaching and ministering to where we go, the locations are....drum roll please

INIDA, HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, BRAZIL (pray with me for I have not decided where I want to go)

Anyway, I am doing well! Thank you for all your support and prayers, they literally get me by day to day! I am overwhelmed by the support I have all over the world. Thank you for being a part of my vision and taking time to read my messy thoughts. You are all beautiful and wonderful

Allie Cat

It's all about the vision

“Nothing needs to change, but my perspective, and then everything changes” -quote unknown

It's now August, where has the time gone? It's been a little over 4 months of living here in Hawaii and I love everyday of it. Currently I am doing a secondary school in YWAM called CSBS (chronological school of biblical studies) it is a 9 month school where we inductively study all 66 books of the bible. So far we have covered Philemon, Titus, (those two books were to learn the 12 steps of inductive study method) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and now studying the book of Job.

My schedule for the next 9 months: (I have about 6-8 hours of homework a day)

Sunday- church & homework day

Monday- 8:30-10:30 worship & intercession, 10:30-12:30 lecture, (rest of day for HW)

Tuesday- 4am-6am (HW) 9:30-12:30 lecture, 1:30-4 work duties, 6:30-8:30 lecture #2

Wednesday- HOMEWORK DAY

Thursday- 4am-6am (HW) 9:30-12:30 lecture, 1:30-4 work duties, 6:30-8 community meeting

Friday- HOMEWORK DAY

Saturday- SABBATH :)

Mad crazy, so I apologize in advance for my lack of quick communication, but I promise to do my best to get back to all my friends and family. 

Anyway so here is what I have learned thus far..

Old Testament 

o   NOT to transform lives

o   NOT to adopt new value system

BUT to hear God’s story and HOW the PLAN began

Primary concern: how God has revealed himself to the people in the past

Secondary concern: political and social aspects of history

…holy, almighty, most high, one who caused everything to be, a God to hears, sees, provides, a God of patience and grace

God’s plan: initiated in the beginning, was worked out through history and will continue until all is accomplished

I have learned more about God's heart and character in studying these first books of the bible than the many years of trying to study the bible on my own. How beautiful His heart for the Israelites are, how patient he is with them and loving, brings me to tears. How as Christians can we effectively teach the bible if we ourselves don't even know? Good question, that is what sparked me to do SBS. I thought to myself, in order to live out Gods call on my life, (missions) I must get a deeper understanding of the bible for what it really is. SBS is perfect opportunity to do that.

My vision and passion is to see the lost be saved, the see the believers go deeper with Christ in His word. My passion is missions, my passion is God, my passion is people. SBS is going to equip me for the vision I have, to see the lost saved. 

The reason why I write this blog is to get you (the reader) to stand beside me and partner with me to see out my vision. To save the lost! I hope this encourages you, and along this journey I will promise to monthly update you with what I am doing, how I am doing and more of my vision and plans! God only reveals the next step in our lives when we ourselves are content with it, I can truly say I am content, more than content in life right now, being in the word of God 12+hours a day. Anyway, I have a need, my need is finances, this school is going to further equip me for life-long missions but there is a cost, the total of the school is $10,000 and right now I have around $2,000 paid, so I am asking for $8,000. Please pray with me and prayerfully consider helping me out financially so I can pursue my calling. 

Allie Metcalf

New seasons bring new life

Weird late night posts seem to either be genius or like "what was in your tea?"

Thus far being in SBS learning about Genesis through Numbers I have realized one thing...and this thing is the most true thing I have learned. The bible works, it's real, it's true. God of Old Testament is so holy, so beautiful, so marvelous, so gracious, so creative. His character revealed to me lately brings me to tears. I can't read Exodus without crying now. God, you are so beautiful. 

Also for those of you that know me well, this is a big deal..my hair is growing!

Ok goodnight world,

Allie