In the past few months I’ve heard a lot of people reflecting and finding peace in the unwavering nature of God and His promises to us. After all of the chaos this year has held, God has remained the only steady ground on which to stand. An aspect of life (very arguably the most important and best aspect) that simply does not change, and I’ve definitely found this to be true. There are many many things about God that absolutely blow my mind, and shatter my heart a bit. This is one of those things.
This morning I read: “humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” (James 1v21) and it hit a heart string. I find the bible to be really nuanced and complex sometimes. I mean after all it was written for a different audience, in a vastly different time, and place. But also God often makes it really simple and digestible for us too. I love how James writes this and you can kinda feel how obvious he feels it is, and how transparent God’s promises are.
Obviously I don’t know exactly what the next few months, and next season of life will look like, for me, or anyone. I mean the world truly feels so chaotic, messy and turbulent right now. I’m sure you’re feeling at least some of that too. Confidently though, I can say that God is orchestrating in the midst of it all. Still learning what surrender looks like honestly, but at the moment it’s choosing to hold onto the promises He has continually proven, and choosing to still be a part of the race. So all that to say that I’m still going, and that I’m still praising for the kinda love Jesus pursues us with!
And in two weeks in headed to Georgia to train with my team! The plan is to live and grow in discipleship training with my team for 3.5 months and then launch internationally in January. Through all the changes (of which I am sure there will be more!), God has been teaching me about patience, an integral element of love. As much as I would love to going abroad now, I know it will be so sweet when we eventually do go, and I have so much hope for this next lil part of life. God has very intentionally put together our team and our time in Georgia, and y’all let me tell you: I am stoked for this community and time to grow together!! The good kinda love isn’t in a hurry, it’s steady and enduring. It has it’s pace, and I guess this is glimpse of that. So Georgia here I come! Please don’t meet me with too much frizz.
Thanks for catching up with me in my corner of the internet. More to come over here as I learn how to be more intentional about actually writing here. First time with a blog, so I’m working on consistency at the moment, but expect more frequent posts from me! I’m genuinely so glad to have you here though! If you’d like to pray for me here are a few things on my heart:
*my fundraising! currently i am 1/3 funded! i’m praising for this, but also i still have a ways to go. especially since i need to hit $7,500 before Georgia. this feels like a lot honestly. please pray for His provision in meeting me here! (also please pray about partnering with me, i would be overjoyed to talk, or answer questions as well!)
*preparation! in regards to my gear, which i’m still figuring out, and my heart posture. i’m pretty sure i won’t feel fully prepared for this, and that’s okay. i’m working on coming to peace with this, but it’s kind of a process to say the least. i know that He will equip me with what i need though!
*my squad and teammates! please pray for everyone i will be with. we’ve been through quite a bit together, and i’ve haven’t even met these people yet! watching people leave our team has been hard, but we are also thrilled to be together so soon.
<3 All the love, Erika
