Awesome!

So yesterday, I was sitting in class and the thought "Why am I sitting here in class, when there are people who don't know Jesus out there." occurred to me and for those that know me, that kinda freaked me out. I <3 school a lot! And recently I gave to the Lord my education and career goals. I also <3 my work, in case you couldn't tell. So, I was like (yes kinda sarcastically) OH GREAT! I am gonna have to leave school and become a missionary (no, not to Papua New Guinea LOL) So, here I am sitting in my favorite class having an internal debate with God on why I would make a terrible missionary, and generally being cranky at God because although I will be obedient to his call on my life, I am still working on the obedience IN JOY to the parts I may not like concept.
But God reminded me at pre service prayer last night that being a missionary is NOT my calling. I know my calling, and while a short term missions trip may be involved, long term missions is not (at least not at the moment) But while that crisis of fear was lifted, God reminded me that I am at that school for a reason, and that while I enjoy studying history, my purpose there is not just to learn about famous dead people. My purpose is to be a light to the people I interact with on campus. He placed a great burden on my heart for those around me and already today he is starting to open doors in conversations for me to share his love.