I bet you’re wondering what’s next after this adventure God has taken me on in South America.
After finishing month one of ministry my team worked with kids in the schools of Palenque, Colombia encouraging them to dream. God began restoring dreams for me. It had been years since I knew what it actually felt like to dream and believe in dreams. As I began writing future dreams God whispered in my ear the word “school.” Now any one that knows me knew that after getting my Bachelors in Sociology and Masters of Social Work I had closed the doors for school. I wasn’t interested in getting a PH.D or any other degree.
I thought I was delusional and just hearing things because God would never tell me to go back to school…and for what.
As much as I tried to ignore the word “school” it kept ringing in my ear. God started invading my dreams with flashbacks of old dreams and visions I’ve had within the last few years. Every sermon or word of encouragement from strangers pointed me right back to what God was telling me to do. At this point in my life I recognized it was much easier and more fun to follow the plans God had for me rather than my own. His plans required me to have faith. It’s not easy but I found it to be worth it and very rewarding. Look at me I am about to finish the World Race. That was full of faith and stepping out into unknown waters.
I surrendered and asked the Lord “If school is for me where, what, and when?” And he told Texas. Texas?! I have never been. I know nothing about it except that I’m not a fan of the Longhorns, Cowboys, or Spurs. And Texas is big! So I asked where in Texas and he told me Dallas. I immediately typed in schools in Dallas and Dallas Theological Seminary popped on the screen. I already had school loans and didn’t want anymore. And I began praying audacious prayers of God providing the funds to attend school.
It took weeks to apply because the two words terrified me 1)theology 2)seminary. I didn’t feel capable, worthy, or qualified. And God asked me this question…”Why do you fear the very thing you are passionate about?”
It wasn’t until the last 4 months of my race that I recognized God working on my heart concerning this question. I feared rejection. I fear my voice not being heard. And I began exposing the insecurities of my heart and replacing it with the truth of God’s word. The last 30 days I have been declaring,
“Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.”
Jeremiah 1:9,10 ESV
This is the truth that I desire to walk in and remind myself. I don’t know what platform God will call me to but I am stepping out on faith and allowing the Lord to direct my steps. His steps have never failed and they’ve been more beautiful than the steps I have ever been able to walk. God excites me and challenges me to have more faith in Him than myself. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
This August I will be attending Dallas Theological Seminary pursuing a Masters in Christian Education.
1)God has blessed with a scholarship to pay half of my tuition
2) God has given me housing on campus
I am still praying God would lead to find a job, a car, and every other resource I need as I transition to Texas this August. I know that it will come.
Thank you all for remaining on the journey and being a constant support. Your faith in what God is doing in my life is a constant encouragement for me to keep my eyes on Him and follow Him.
If you’re wondering how to remain on this journey with me
1)I still have $4k of tuition left to pay here’s how you can help : https://www.dts.edu/departments/campus/financialaid/givingtostudents/
2)If you have any resources, job potentials, or people you would love to connect me with in Dallas I am open ears!
3) Most importantly praying for me as I transition and embark on another journey!
Love you all!
