As crazy as it is for me to say.. the first 3 months are over. Last month in Ireland was everything I thought it would be and more. Even before I decided to join the World Race Ireland was on my bucket list of places to go, and then I saw P.S. I Love You. Who wouldn’t want to see Ireland after that?! I got off the plane basically floating on clouds. I didn’t care what they asked me to do, I was ready and willing.
I have to say, I was very blessed by the fact that I had the opportunity to be a part of so many different ministries. I not only got to do different ministries, but I got to build true genuine friendships. And above and beyond all of that God opened my eyes to so much. He showed me His faithfulness by meeting my financial deadline, He showed me power by doing healing right in front of my eyes, and He also taught me many lessons – such as patience, compromise, and obedience. To say the least I was very blessed by my time in Ireland.
And that brings me to where I am today.. Month 4: India.
As I got off the plane, for the first time since we left the States, there was an emotion lingering over me I hadn’t had before now. Almost like I was dreading what was ahead. I have to be honest.. being a germ-aphob I had a million worst case scenarios running through my head. My ignorance of the country and its culture made me not at all excited for my month of ministry here.
And so, as the squad was napping this afternoon after being totally jet-lagged, I opened my Bible. And can I say wow! I had never been so convicted by God before. The common theme to every passage I read was knowing God’s plan is always good, and one He has had planned from the beginning. So, although India is not a country I personally would have picked to go to, I am here by God’s leading, and trusting that He has a plan for me this month.
I am letting go of all fear. I am trusting God and His leading. I will replace any negative thoughts with thoughts of joy, happiness, and desire to build up God Kingdom the way He has intended me to. If I could, I would like to encourage you to think of something in your life – something that you’re not thrilled with – and think hard on why you are there and what purpose God has brought you to that. You can choose to be negative and point out all the things you don’t like, or you can choose to have a good attitude and truly change the situation.. maybe even the world!
XoXoX
Bri
