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 It’s not the End…it’s just the Beginning!
 

 As I sit here in my room at “The Best Hotel” on Pangkor Island in Malaysia…

       
 
    I wanted to write one last blog while I am still on TWR.
( Don’t worry, it won’t be the last time writing period…sorry you can’t get rid of me that easily J ).

 

So much to reflect on in regards to what GOD is teaching me & what HE has taught me in this season of The World Race. But at the same time…too much to process through in one sitting or at one time.

So, please bare with me as I try to share a little bit about what GOD has taught me during the passed 11 months so far
(And possibly more to write about in the future?)

 (1)   In the Dominican Republic HE taught me what it looks like to be a genuine servant of HIS;
 
 
(2)  In Haiti HE taught me how to be still before HIM while being HIS hands, feet & heart to orphans;
 

(3)  In Moldova (Europe)…HE taught me what a heart of compassion looks like….ultimately giving me a glimpse of what HIS compassionate heart looks & feels like;

(4)  In Moldova(Europe) 2nd month…HE taught me what a thankful heart looks & feels like;

(5)   In Africa (3 months)…HE taught me about perseverance, my identity that is foundonly in CHRIST and being sensitive to HIS leading;

(6)    In China…HE taught me about living without fear and walking in boldness despite the possibility of being persecuted for HIM;

(7)   In Thailand…HE taught me what it looks like to be a Man of GOD walking in HIS uprightness & HIS integrity….HE taught me I am defined by only HIM and not others…HE taught me to be a silent leader through leading others by example/modeling through my actions.

(8)   In Malaysia…HE reminded me that HE is the only true GOD who is all about relationships because HE is Love.  

What was once a desire & dream in my heart to travel around the world telling others about the hope and love of JESUS has come to fruition, but I truly believe it doesn’t stop here, which means it’s not over yet.

This desire & dream is only the beginning because it’s a calling that GOD has placed in my heart…and in yours too. In fact, it’s more than a calling…it’s actually a commandment from GOD and really not an option.( Matthew 28:18-20 )

And in following HIS commandment, I want to be obedient to GOD in this and I pray that I will continue to be as I trust in HIM for my future and my life.

So…

You may be wondering… “What’s next for you?”
Or maybe I am asking myself… “I wonder what’s next for me?”

 

And the answer to this/these questions is…

“I don’t know what my future holds,
And that’s ok because I know who holds and is in control of my future—GOD.”

 

And to be totally honest about it… I have such a peace, comfort & rest in trusting and believing that GOD will guide & direct my every step into the next season of my life, which I know will be HIS very best that HE wants to give to me.

How do I know this?…Because GOD gave HIS very best when HE gave HIS one and only Son-JESUS to die for all of mankind. So that our relationship with GOD could be restored with HIM through JESUS. And in trusting GOD in this, I know that…

 I am HIS child…

I am HIS son…

I am HIS beloved…

HE will not lead me astray…

And ultimately…

HE has HIS very best planned for me and for my future!

And at the same time GOD gives me His freedom to…
 
 
 
 
   This season of my life that GOD has called me in is just about over…it’s bitter-sweet if that makes sense. But now HE will be leading me into a new season, which is always scary, but also so exciting! A new season that I welcome and am truly thankful for HIM to bring me to and to lead me through.

For GOD has given me a Kingdom mind-set & a heart to see HIS Kingdom come!

So, I have such a peace with whatever GOD has planned for me in my future…
may HIS Kingdom come…
And may HIS will be done!
 
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
(Jeremiah 29:11-12)
  
“FATHER…
I commit and thank YOU for the last 11 months and for the priviledge it was to serve, to share, to live and most importantly, to fall more in love with YOU during this time. Thank YOU for teaching me all that YOU did & for drawing me in a deeper walk, dependance, trust, faith, intimacy and love with and for YOU. I know that everything that YOU allowed me to go through during these passed 11 months was part of YOUR perfect plan and will for me in order to prepare me for what YOU have in store for me for my future.  YOU are so good, so merciful and so loving! I surrender & bow my heart and whole being in thanksgiving to you and may I continue to allow my life to reflect my thankfulness to & love for you in return!
May YOU receive all the praise, honor & glory for the passed 11 months!
In Your Sons name JESUS I pray & ask these things

–amen.”
 
 
 In closing…I can Joyfully say that…
 
This is not the End, but it’s just the BEGINning
 of a new season in my life with GOD!