Hello everyone,
I am writing this blog not really knowing what to say. I just want you guys to hear my heart a little. I am 34 years old. I work as a medical assistant, accepted to nursing school and just enjoying God’s blessings. I thought everything was under control and I was happy. I guess not so much. God has been working with me lately. I did not decide to do this mission trip from one day to another. Well kind of, but that was God’s doing. God has a funny sense of humor. I guess that is why we get along great. He knows I like to be silly and that I am not your normal kind of girl. I like to be different. For example I really enjoy the outdoors and do not mind getting dirty. Don’t get me wrong, I am girly but will enjoy standing in the rain sometimes. I love gardening and using my bear hands. I enjoy mud runs and obstacle courses. Not really into Roses, but I love a color bouquet of flowers. God definitely knows where to use his people.
For the past 2 years God has been working with me. He has been teaching me patience, unconditional love, understanding, servant hood and oh yes “TRUST”. I always thought I understood all those, but I was wrong. Through trials after trials GOD has shown me I passed all those tests. Throughout this time I tried to keep an optimistic and positive attitude not understanding that God was preparing me for something BIG. I always wondered and asked God when I would reach a point where I would feel complete. I kept feeling as if something was missing. I felt at peace but not fulfilled. I knew it wasn’t that I was feeling empty because I needed a man, children, another job, school. It was something beyond that. In the winter of 2015 God began tucking at my my heart that he wanted me to do something for him. I connected at my church as a greeter and for a few months I was happy, until the beginning of the year. God again insisted he wanted more from me. I then considered maybe moving to another city or teaching in another country. Not God’s plan, but my own flesh wanting that. Later in the spring I said, “that is it GOD! Give me a sign as to what you want me to do”. Early 2016 I had told him to use me where he wanted regardless if it was out of my comfort zone (I know, BOLD statement). Well like I said before, he has a sense of humor. I got my sign about doing a mission trip and without any doubt he led me to the World Race. It all has happened quick and not for one second have had a doubt about this trip. God has shown his faithfulness. He showed me Proverbs 3:5-6 about 15 times within one week. After that how, can I say I do not trust God. I know it may be tough at times but he will be with my new family and I. Isaiah 41:10 is his promise to us.
