-
Laura V. Grant
- 24, Female
- Greenville, South Carolina
- United States
- Share
- Featured Blog Posts from Reef to Outback
- Discussions (1)
- Events
- Groups
- Photos (20)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Music
God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. there is no such thing. [c.s. lewis]
Profile Information
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Best way to describe your relationship to YWAM
- Graduate or Alumni
- About Me:
- Hey! I recently graduated from the October 2008 DTS in March 2009. What an eye-opening experience! God spoke everyday and continues to speak into your life when you surrender yourself to Him. Throughout my time of training and outreach to Darwin and East Timor, I saw the impact of God's love on individuals and was able to see Him work in SO many powerful ways. During DTS you never have to many of those "ah-ha" moments from your leaders and through your relationship with God. There is so much I can say and so much I learned through this experience. If you are someone who has questions about DTS or wants to know more about me and my time at RTO, please ask!
During my DTS, God spoke to me about attending Graduate School for Mental Health Counseling. Although I was disappointed when I came home about passed deadlines for applying for the fall, I had a peace that if God spoke it, it would happen despite all odds. And guess what? The week I came back God showed me a school in one of my favorite cities, Washington DC, that had openings still for their counseling program in the fall. I applied, took the GRE, had an interview, and I GOT IN! So this fall, I will start on my M.A. in Community Counseling so that in two years I will be a LPC (Liscensed Professional Counselor, I know "so" official!) God was faithful during this whole process and He is the only one I can give the glory to for finding this program.
With all of this said though, I miss Australia so much and have a feeling that perhaps God isn't finished with me in Australia just yet.
One of the most important things I have learned from this past year is that God makes no mistakes, and even if you do, He is there to pick up the peices. Jesus didn't die on a cross so that we would feel guilty about ourselves. What is important is our daily response to His death, and how we act as a result in our personal relationship with Him!
thoughts of the day
....so i just finished reading a c.s.lewis book, "a grief observed". Although it takes me forever to get through one of lewis' books, I really love his style of writing because a lot of times I think he is all over the place with his thoughts and ideas. Since I'm pretty random in my thoughts most times, I can somewhat relate...but i'm not always as witty and smart. here is one of my favorite parts from "a grief observed":
"God has not been trying an experiement on my faith or love in order to find out their quality. he knew it already. It was I who didn't In this trial He makes us occupy the dock, the witness box, and the bench all at once. he always knew that my temple was a house of cards. His only way of making me realize the fact was to knock it down." (Ch.3)
Laura V. Grant's Photos
YWAM RTO Latest News
Thankful: Reflecting on the Year
At a special Thanksgiving ceremony, YWAM Reef to Outback staff celebrated friends, family, and of course - all of the wonderful things that happened in the last year of serving here in Australia. To remind us of some of the fun stories and victories along the way, the lovely Joanna Orpia put...YWAM RTO Staff Member Wins Donut Contest
When YWAM RTO staff member Jonathan Spainhour showed up to a morning tea with a handful of fliers advertising a donut flavour and naming contest, his fellow staff went wild. Everything from a Peanut Butter and Jelly donut to a Compassionfruit donut was submitted and conversations surrounding the...Get Involved with YWAM
Looking to do something different in 2010? YWAM has a variety of training opportunities and short term and long term outreach opportunities for people to engage with. Here are just some of the ways you could could use your time to make a huge difference next year: * Join the YWAM Australia...What is that July DTS doing?
Hi everyone! Our July DTS has been on outreach for two weeks now and we have already heard back from them some simply amazing stories! New Zealand team visited a local church in New Zealand where we were invited to lunch with the congregation to the pastor’s home. They enjoyed the fellowship and...Discussions
Where do i start?! 1 Reply
Started by Taylor Reil in Hints and Tips. Last reply by Inge Maya van Brakel Dec 2.
what is your fav word 5 Replies
Started by scott judge in Totaly Random. Last reply by Gemma Sufi Nov 26.
© 2009 Created by RTO Communications Team
Comment Wall (21 comments)
You need to be a member of YWAM - Australia Reef to Outback to add comments!
Join this Ning Network
from bo
and about getting ready? I feel like I probably should be getting more stressed than I am haha. My visa just got accepted which is exciting and I'm still trying to raise support but I haven't you started packing yet. you? I've made a list hah but thats about as far as I've gotten. When are you arriving?
I can't wait to meet everyone!
View All Comments