Is it just me, or is time FLYING by?
I have put off posting this month because I wasn't really sure where to start. So, here we go. I shall wait no longer. March has been the month of attacks for me, personally. After reading several posts on the squad's facebook group, I was surprised to see that I am NOT alone. It never ceases to amaze me how spiritual battles highten when something radical is on the move. And for many of us, this will be the most radical thing we have done so far in our lives. 11 countries in 11 months. INTENSE.
Among the many changes at my place of work, some of my family temporarily moving out of state, sickness and financial set backs, I can add to the list property vandalism. I am only mentioning this because it is a prime example of how Satan works but more importantly how God is SO much bigger. I went to a relatively safe movie theatre with some friends a couple of weeks ago. As the movie ended and we shuffled out into the parking lot, I noticed some change to the appearance of my car. Low and behold, as I approached my vehicle, I saw it. My passenger side mirror had been beaten off the car and down the entire side of the door there were scratches and dents. Standing there awe-struck, I became overwhelmed with fury feeling completely helpless. Unfortunately, vandalism without a suspect equals the owner's problem to fix. The real issue is that I planned to sell my car before I left on my trip as part of my fundraising. I struggled with this anger for almost a full week. It finally hit me one day as I was working through my daily Bible Study that God is still in control. My small problem is nothing in comparison to the God I serve and all He is capable of doing. I know what He has called me to do. Even when the discouragement clouds my mind, its such a comforting feeling to know that when you are in the will of God, He provides you the strength to make it through and the peace you need to not go insane.
So, my decision is to let go and let God restore back to me the damage that was done. And He has already begun to do just that! I am so happy to announce that my support has started to come in! Through just 2 donations so far, I am almost 1/10th of the way funded. For me, this is HUGE. AND it is just the beginning.
I read something Beth Moore wrote that really encouraged me. I shared this on my facebook not too long ago so if you've read it before, just read it again =). She wrote, "The end will be exactly as God has promised, but what we often don't count on is the means. God often gives us a victory that requires blood, sweat and tears. Why? Because He is practical. When He can bring about a victory and strengthen and mature us all at the same time, He's likely to do it."
I've formed a trend here so far this year. Each month has its own theme. January's was Pursue, and that's how I came to be a World Racer. Febuary's was Reflect as I pondered on the reasons called has called me to go. As for March? It would be Overcome. As Beth Moore, once said, "In order to be an overcomer, you actually have to overcome!" As tough as it has been to stay focused and not get discouraged, God has been faithful to be my strength in every area of my weakness. May you find Him to be yours as well this year.
God is GOOD in every way.
BE BLESSED
Britni
