I am so overwhelmed.
11 months. 11 countries. 1 backpack carrying everything I need for 11 months. Being so far from family and friends. Slums, poverty, prostitutes, disease- more heartache than I can handle alone.
A journey I can not in any way begin to fathom.
Through all of the thoughts circling in the tornado within my head, there is only one constant thing, one absolute truth, that is sheltering me from this storm- the love, guidance, comfort, peace, and complete providence of a Father who is in full control.
The most overwhelming aspect of this journey has not been the possible challenges that lay ahead. What has completely overwhelmed my soul has been experiencing how God is working in my life every single day. I am overwhelmed by the incredible peace He is providing, overwhelmed by His comfort towards concerns, overwhelmed by the very generous financial support, overwhelmed by the beautiful prayers and words of encouragement I have received, and overwhelmed, most profoundly, by His grace.
Although I feel like a thank you is so small in comparison to the many incredible blessings that have come my way, I would like to express my gratitude- First and foremost to our amazing Heavenly Father, but second to each and every one of you.
God is so faithful, you are so supportive, and I am so thankful!
*cue Big Daddy Weave’s “Overwhelmed”*
I am learning to give up control, let go of my fears, and simply fall into the waiting arms of Jesus. His arms are wide open and waiting for you too! Let us fall together into His loving embrace as we await the amazing ways He will work in our lives.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.
I am so glad you are following me along this adventure, and look forward to keeping you updated along the way.
(Wooohooo, first blog complete
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