” I think God’s plan for us is pretty simple to figure out. For those who resonate with formulas, here it is: add your whole life, your loves, your passions, and your interests together with what God , says he wants us to be about, and thats your answer. If you want to know the answer to the bigger question – whats God’s plan for the whole world? – buckle up: its us.
We’re God’s plan and we always have been. We aren’t just supposed to be observers, listeners, or have a bunch of opinions. We’re not here to let everyone know what we agree and don’t agree with, because, frankly, who cares? Tell me about the God you love; tell me about what he has inspired uniquely in you; tell me what you’re going to do about it, and a plan for your life will be pretty easy to figure out from there. I guess what I’m saying is that most of us don’t get an audible plan for our lives. It’s way better than that. We get to be God’s plan for the whole world by pointing people toward Him. ”
– Love Does, Bob Goff
In this season of preparation its been hard to really hear God. Honestly I’ve been living for the future and not remaining present. My heart gets so overwhelmed with what’s going to happen DURING my trip that I forget all thats going to happen BEFORE my trip. I’ve been choosing to only hear what God has planned for me while I am gone, and not what He has planned for the four months before I leave.
Let me tell you that it is ridiculously hard to focus on right now and not have my mind set only on the future. To be honest I don’t even think I know how to be present. To be honest I probably will be sitting at home the night before Launch thinking, “WOAH WHERE DID THOSE FOUR MONTHS GO??” I’m going to be truthful by saying thats most likely going to happen anyways, but I don’t want to waste this time by not being present. We’re always told to be present, not to worry or spend the day thinking about the future because we will blatantly miss whats going on in front of us. I’ve been completely missing what has been going on right in front of me.
Ive been missing all that God has planned for me in Virginia Beach the next four months. I’ve completely missed that as I said yes to God’s plan, its encouraging others to say yes to God’s plan for them. God is using each of us. We are God’s plan. So buckle up because you never know when God could call you to something bigger. He has a funny way of calling you in the most inconvenient times of your life.
Fundraising update:I’m quickly approaching the first deadline of $6,000 by May 22nd. I have raised $2,371 so far, and I am so thankful for every penny that has been donated. It means so much to know that I have an awesome support team that has decided to partner with me! I need $3,629 to reach my first deadline and I fully believe you guys can make that happen. While this may seem like a reach, $3600 is pocket change to God. I believe He will provide every dollar through the help of my donors. Each of you, by donating, are furthering the Kingdom of God by getting me and my squad to Thailand, South Africa, and Nicaragua. With your generous support, people are going to hear what Jesus did for them and how much the God of the universe loves them so deeply. I encourage you all to consider partnering with me as I prepare myself for the crazy rollercoaster ride that’s happening in a little under four months!
xoxoxo
Vicky
