Today has been one of those days that I feel immeasurably thankful to be the RD of Tuckey Hall. I had the chance to eat with a few of them, talk through tough questions with some, and I ended the day in a room full of girls, yelling and shaking our heads in disgust over the Bachelor. Some days feel tiring and difficult. But most days are like this one. I get the privilege of knowing these girls and laughing with them. I get to make fun of reality shows while nail polish fumes fill the air. I get to see them wrestle with God's character and dig into his Word. Again, I am so thankful to be here.
Tonight, I'm thinking of these 100+ girls in the dorm. I want them to know God and to know a fulfilled life in him. So I'm praying for them now - praying for God's goodness and direction in their lives, as well as in mine as I serve as their RD.
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Father God,
I can't thank you enough for these young women. They are passionate, relational people, and I love living with them. Thank you for their lives and their presence in this dorm. Thanks for allowing them to live in Tuckey.
I see these girls, and I'm reminded of how you worked in my life as a college student. God, thank you for those years of constant community. You used people to challenge me and point me to your Word. You taught me how to love people who frustrated me. Those years were often hard and painful, yet you were so faithful, God. Thank you.
I pray that your faithfulness is known to these girls. Draw their attention to your character. Show them how you love them and provide for them. Give them peace and trust when both feel far away. Teach these ladies how to really love your Word. If you would use me, God, let me be one to point them to your Truth. Let me be one who abides in you so that you may be reflected in my interactions with these women. Reveal yourself to each of us so that we may know you better.
I pray these girls grow in passion and purpose. Show them how to pursue what brings you glory while also utilizing their gifts. May they be people who love well, listen often, and exude compassion. May these girls know they are loved - not only by you, their Father, but also by others. Teach this group of young women to be a body of encouragers and welcomers.
I pray for deeper trust here, God. I pray for challenges and doubts that bring us to you. I pray for peace when it comes to how we all view ourselves and grace when we look at others.
I know and trust that you hold these girls closely. I am confident that you are doing good work in them, and that you've created them to carry out your good. Be especially present in our dorm, God.
I pray these things in your name, Jesus, Amen.