(p.c. Tabitha Turner)
We’ve reached the end of our time in Europe! I can’t believe how fast the time has gone and how much the Lord has done in my heart in such a short time.
We’ve done a lot of relational ministry out here, which is not easy for me. Its hard to develop friendships and start to care for people when you know you’ll be leaving them in just a few short weeks. Its hard for me to have a lot of free time. Too much time to be with my thoughts.
But leave it to God, he’ll use the things you struggle with to grow you in the greatest of ways. He’s used my time here to develop in me a heart for his people. The people I met in Serbia and Macedonia were incredible. Seeing what we saw in Greece was heartbreaking. My heart has changed forever.
God used this time to teach me to look at myself in a new way, to see myself the way he sees me. Its nothing short of astonishing how much he loves me, how much I’m worth to him. He’s shown me that his pursuit of me is one of the most beautiful things I could ever experience.
He’s taught me faith. He’s provided the smallest of gifts like my simple request for a cheap gym to work out in. He’s shown me how he’s moved in huge ways with people I care for back home. He’s anwering prayers in such amazing ways and it astounds me.
He’s provided blessings in each country. Macedonia in particular. He blessed my team with the friendship of our new friend Nady. She has given us incredible advice and she and her husband Jovica went way out of their way to buy us all things we need to prepare for Africa. They fed us and provided us with so much love and encouragement. I’m so excited for the possibility of seeing them again in America!
(relationship goals. Their advice: marry your best friend)
God is moving. He’s showing his heart and I’m loving every part of it. I’m beyond excited for these next three months and the beauty and change they’re going to bring. He has started a good work and I know it won’t stop until he’s finished. I can’t wait!
Pray for my squad as we enter this next branch of our trip. Pray for safety and good health, for growth and change.
And lastly, I’m still in need of about $2400 to be fully funded. My final deadline is December 31st. I have no doubt that God is going to provide every last part. He’s shown His faithfulness through so much so far, I know he won’t stop now. Will you consider being a part of it? I appreciate every little bit.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support this far! I can’t wait to share more of how God’s moving!
Africa, here we come!!
