Expectations… these are just a few of my thoughts on this coming spring 🙂
One of the biggest things that I am excited about is growing spiritually. New places and new things and changes always seem to foster spiritual growth in my heart and I am looking forward to being out of my normal setting. I lived overseas for a year and a half, but honestly, it became even more comfortable for me than the States because it felt so much like home. I’m looking forward to experiencing new cultures and having the Lord teach me new lessons. God has been teaching me a lot recently about trusting in Him and His promises and I know that will only continue during my time on the race.
I’m also looking forward to some awesome community 🙂 I love living life with other believers and being able to push each other towards knowing the Father more and looking more like His Son. Community is so critical for spiritual growth and I know that God is going to do some incredible things through the relationships we build on the world race.
I also expect to gain a whole lot of wisdom and knowledge from the ministries that we will be serving. I keep joking that I’m going to have to carry around a journal and pen wherever we go to constantly be writing down ideas, advice, etc. My dream is to open a safe-home for women and children in the Dominican Republic and I think that this trip is going to teach me more than I can imagine that will prepare me for the future.
And really, I expect that everything will probably be different than I think it’s going to be. I’m thrilled to spend 4 months doing new things and serving in whatever way possible. I pray that the love of God that fills my heart will overflow so that people don’t see me, but they see the Father and feel His deep love.
