Hey friends and family,
First and foremost I would like to thank you for all the support and love while being on my journey. The saying it takes a village to raise a child, is so true in a sense of the world being God’s child. One person wouldn’t be able to spread the love of Jesus by themselves but having your support has made it possible for me help spread His love throughout central Asia.
To be honest going to Asia wasn’t my first choice but boy was I wrong. To see God move through closed countries has changed my view on God. The first month was difficult for me, I was unsure if I was going to make it through the 11 months, but God knew what He was doing. I was finally able to heal from past hurts that affected me more than I knew. It only took God taking me across the world to live with 7 strangers for me to finally address real healing. I’m very grateful for that, because it did change how my race will be and I got to experience God’s powerful love.
China in particular blew me out of the park. Having anxiety for three days before we left to having it completely gone is amazing. We don’t have to settle to our down falls. God is too powerful for us to be satisfied with settling with our insecurities. Having my anxiety gone, gave me the ability to meet some of the best people. China has very bad areas but also very good areas. If I had anxiety the whole time, I wouldn’t have gotten to meet people that I will be friends with the rest of my life. I would love to go back some day.
We have one more country in central Asia then we are off to Africa already. I’m excited to see what will happen over those three months. It will be a completely different culture. One thing I love is that we go to different countries to teach about God but what God teaches me through the people is overwhelming.
God has placed urgency on my heart not only for Asia but for my home town. After these 11 months, I know doors will open and God will have plans for me in Pasco county. What will that look like I’m not sure. I never thought I would be on this journey, so seeing what God has in store is exciting.
I finally can say I see the light at the end of the tunnel with fundraising. I think I have a couple of gray hairs now lol. I have learned patience and dependency on God through this process. When God opens doors nothing can get in the way. With all of the support I have raised $11,540 which is crazy!! Which means only $7300 is left by the last deadline which is December 1st. In the beginning, $7300 would be just as dreading as the full amount but it excites me because it just another way God to show how powerful He is.
I want to thank you for being with me since the beginning of this journey. Your generosity has not been unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. I can’t wait to post more blogs throughout the coming months.
Thank you,
Courtney Cabrera
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