Hey Everyone!
I cannot believe I am seven weeks into fundraising and am already 40% funded and have met my first financial goal! Thank you so much for those of you who have supported and reached out to me with encouraging words. The events of the last couple of weeks have brought a dark cloud over our city. We are all on prayer overload, so thank you for continuing to pray for me and support my mission during these trying times.
It’s been a crazy summer! I just got the news that our team will be traveling to Albania instead of Greece on our mission. I have to admit that I felt a twinge of disappointment upon hearing this news. However, with Islam being the prevalent religion, I know the Lord has a plan for us. I truly believe that everything happens according to God’s purpose, so I’m super excited to be given the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with the Albanian people.
Through a lot of prayer and discernment, I’m beginning to see the Lord reveal himself to me in so many ways. I can’t tell you how amazing it is to feel God working in my menial existence. The more I learn about who Jesus is, the more I learn how to lead and encourage like Jesus did. It’s not always easy, but nothing brings me more joy than helping other women out who need a bit of encouragement or just a good conversation.
Let us run with endurance, the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the founder and perfecter of our faith.
-Hebrews 12:1
I believe God called me to serve Him by serving people in need, which is why I have always had an itch to teach/counsel, and why I spend so much time volunteering and a huge reason why I feel called to the World Race. We ALL have a purpose! It’s taken some time and a lot of tears to finally come to terms with that. I’ve struggled with what I’m supposed to be doing with my life since the day I graduated from college.
I didn’t understand why I never felt like I fit into the social norm, what was expected of me. I have proudly watched most of my friends settle into great jobs, buy houses, and start families. When I finally began to trust and accept that God has other plans for me, then I was able to see the value of what I’m doing with my life. I don’t know what my future holds, but I do know that I won’t waste a minute worrying about something that has already been decided for me. I will simply trust and obey.
My community group meets every Sunday. (Shout out to seven amazing girls that I’m so thankful for!) Last Sunday we talked about sharing the gospel and what that looks like. Each of us decided to come up with our own mission statement, a statement to live by and build our confidence as we try to be more like Jesus. There are times when we feel defeated or inadequate as Christians, but we still have to go talk to people who are in need of the gospel. We simply fall back on our mission statements as a reminder of His faithfulness. I thought I would share mine with you and maybe even encourage you to come up with your own as a reminder that we ALL have a purpose under God, here on earth.
My mission statement:
Passionately reflecting God’s love and boldly sharing my story of grace to everyone I know and meet so He can be known.
As I came up with my mission statement, it made me think about my God-given gifts and my longing to be in the mission field, no matter where it leads me. I know I am serving His purpose! Each of my gifts are the mind, heart, hands and voice I’ve been given, so I want to use them for His purpose. We are all on our own race. Whether it’s being a missionary leading a nomadic life, or a mother of four who cant get a moment of silence, or a newlywed couple embarking on a journey together, I pray that you smile, pray, and find encouragement in your purpose.
I pray that I can inspire, encourage and be an example of the love of Jesus to everyone I encounter. Thank you for taking the time to read this and, most importantly, please continue to pray for me and my team and a world in desperate need of Christ!
Jordan
