Now that this phase of my life is coming to an end everyone loves to ask “What’s next?” Well, that is a wonderful questions, one which I intend to answer in this blog.
This year I have learned a lot about myself and who He has made me to be…
I have unlimited power through the Holy Spirit.
I have a voice of influence.
I love children. (who knew?!)
I am not recovering from anorexia, depression or ADHD. I am just me. Recovered. Complete.
I need nothing more than what He lovingly provides.
I am full of joy even when life is just the worst.
I have a voice that changes nations. No joke. It really does!
I am just an ordinary girl who finally started listening to her Extraordinary Father.
I am not indifferent.
I am loved by Him. Even when I hated Him.
I am a lover of all people.
I am called to love Him and love like Him.
I am an encourager.
I am a warrior.
I am a teacher.
I am a worshiper.
I am filled with the healing breath of the Spirit.
I bring the Kingdom.
Seriously… those are just a few things that I know. I am a lot of things. No I’m not great at walking in all of these truths every day, some days I am just the worst person ever. But on the days where I allow Abba to speak to me and through me, WHOA He does great things by revealing these characteristics and so many more! I would literally be nothing without Him!
I have been in the States for 1 week and am still amazed at where I have been this year. I spout the names of the countries off for people all the time, but when I actually think about it it blows my mind. God took me out of my world to expose me to His heart. How chosen am I? How loved am I? How blessed am I? But still… I’m so ordinary. Luckily, He LOVES to use the ordinary things to accomplish His purposes, which is one reason I know He is using me!
And on that note, I want to tell you how He did a miracle for me a few weeks ago.
He has opened my heart to a love of teaching this year. Never knew I had that in me. So in my mind, I was thinking I would move home after the Race, start working again, and hopefully find my way back into college so I can finish a degree of some sorts. However while I was making all of these plans, He was doing His own amazing (and always so much better) thing.
I have just accepted a job teaching the 5th grade at the English speaking CEAD Christian School in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and will be leaving on January 3rd. WHAT?! In case you didn’t know, here are the top 3 reason I should not be allowed to do this: I have no college degree, no legitimate teaching experience, and I really don’t speak Spanish anymore. And I promise you I can think of about 10 more good reasons off the top of my head that a million other people would be better for this job! But none of that matters to God. He has chosen me to bring His Kingdom to Honduras. So that is what I am doing 🙂
I have made only a 6 month commitment to work and live there and am very excited about getting a true taste of teaching without first having to finish the schooling needed to teach in the States. I am incredibly lucky because I will actually be living in a house with one of my best friends, Erica, who is currently a missionary in Tegucigalpa.
I know that these months will present unseen challenges but I am legitimately excited about them. I also know that since the only thing I am ‘required’ to do there is teach, I will be in charge of making my own ministry outside of the classroom which is REALLY exciting! I have spent the last 11 months being handed a ministry each month and it has always been great. However I noticed even then that some of the best things were things our team decided to do outside of what was required. When we stretched ourselves and took risks in the name of that Father, He always showed up. So I’m already praying for God to open doors and give me opportunities to be His hands and His feet in every place I go!
My financial goal is to raise $400 per month while I am gone ($2400 total) to help me cover basic costs. I have seen God provide for my every need this year (spiritual, financial, emotional. everything.) and believe that He will do it again. I am just waiting in faith for Him to provide the funds. If you are interested in partnering with me, here are the ways you can donate:
send a check to my parents with my name in the memo line: Greg & Denny Arnold, 243 Queensway Dr, Avon, IN 46123
use a credit card online through Far-Flung Tin Can/Journey Dream Center (one of the incredible organizations that I am able to work with) by clicking the Paypal ‘Donate’ button on the right side of my profile page
This year has been nothing short of incredible and obviously God is still providing miracles for me. Best year I’ve lived so far. I am so grateful for the people I was able to serve alongside and the beautiful faces I met and will never forget. I know this next stage will also be amazing, but very different. I know this is where He is calling me and I am so anxious to learn more about my Father and His plan for my life.
I can’t thank the people who have loved me and supported me through this whole process enough! Having friends and family who love unconditionally is something that I hope to never take for granted. I will still be blogging via the World Race site while I’m in Honduras so stay tuned for the next leg of my adventures 🙂 Can’t wait to share with you all that God is doing in Tegucigalpa!
Peace&Love
Brianna
