What in the World Does Next Year Hold?

I’ve put off writing this particular post, simply because the whole concept that I will leave for 11 months, hasn’t quite hit me, until now. So…WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES NEXT YEAR HOLD? 

I’ve learned over the years, that any expectations I have, typically fly out the door, the very moment I step into the mission field. Whether it was finishing nursing school, spending 2 months in the Amazon with Adventures in Missions, or starting my “big girl job” as an RN, God never seize in surprising me with His plans. 

So what are my expectations? I’m expecting the Lord will use me, in ways that aren’t always inside my comfort zone. I anticipate being frustrated at times, and may even question whether God really chose me for this mission’s trip. But I know, without a doubt, everything produced from this intense year, will be all for the glory of God. I know that this won’t be a simple or an easy trip. It most certainly is no vacation. I expect the Lord will break my heart for what breaks His. I anticipate the Holy Spirit will use my testimony to minister to the hearts of those who have experienced great loss. I more than likely will weep with those who’s heart’s seem un-mendable, but thankfully I will share how they can cling to the hope, through Christ. Because I have hope, I do not have to wander in darkness. 

A favorite Psalm of mine is from Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
    and with my song I praise him.

A song to check out: 

JOY By PAGE CXVI, THE AUTUMN FILM

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