The past few weeks since returning from training camp have been hard. Satan has been attacking me when it comes to fear. Sadness has been on my heart as I’ve already had to say some tough goodbyes to some of my very best friends. These past few weeks have stretched me and my faith, but I am so thankful for these hard times. I’m thankful for them because God is using this time to teach me valuable things about who he is and what his promises are.
I’m learning how sweet and valuable these last few weeks at home are. They are full of family, friends, and my sweet kids I babysit. While I’m heartbroken to leave these precious things in my life, I’m filled with joy knowing that God is going to work in so many ways.
I’m also learning more than ever, the importance of TRUST. God is reminding me time and time again that I’m in his hands and his plan is perfect. He’s led me to this calling in my life and I’m so thankful that he is with me every single step of the way. He is so, so good and loving towards me. What an honor to partner alongside him in order to welcome more people into his kingdom.
One of the points from a lesson at training camp that I loved is that Jesus is worth more than anything I have. This is so simple, yet I tend to not pay attention to this as much as I should. Leaving everything behind to follow him is the least I can do compared to what he sacrificed for me. I’ve learned the importance of obedience no matter what it costs me, because nothing I do can ever compare to what he did for me on the cross.
So here I am leaving this season of life and entering into a new season with my trust completely in the Lord’s hands. It will be hard and there will probably be days I want to come home… BUT it will be absolutely worth it because God is so good to me and he’s going to grow me in so many ways. I’m expectant to see what this next season holds and how I’m going to grow to be more like Jesus in my everyday life.
Jesus, thank you so much for calling me into this adventure, stretching me beyond my comforts, loving me no matter what, and having the perfect plan for my life!
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” Romans 15:13
Please be praying for my whole squad as we are saying our hard goodbyes and preparing to leave in just 27 days. Pray for our leaders as they are working so hard to make this trip happen and pour so much into us. I’m so thankful for them and can’t wait to go on this journey with them.
