Because You are with me, I will not fear

This last week has been one of the most stressful yet beautiful weeks that I’ve had, and I wanted to share them with you.  If you didn’t know, this summer for 6 weeks I will be going to Spain to share the Gospel with people there, and trust me, I can’t wait! I leave May 31st, BUT that only leaves me 11 days to raise about $7,000 more dollars to reach my deadline of $9,000. As a wreck of a human being, so much has been going through my mind these last few days. How am I going to raise this money? When am I going to spend time with the people I love before I leave on these trips?

 

 On top of the money, it’s finally kicking in how long 9 MONTHS are. I started thinking of all the things I’ll miss here in Miami. I started thinking about not seeing the people I love for 9 whole months. All the fears of this Gap Year started kicking in and they wouldn’t stop. I started wondering, am I suppose to go on the Gap Year? Why do I feel so lost and confused? I’ve pretty much been a wreck. But then, my faithful, loving, precious God spoke to me.

 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

 No matter if I go on the Gap Year, or stay here in Miami, The Lord is with me and will be glorified either way. Hallelujah!!

God is showing me that these times where I feel lost and broken are the most precious times with Him, and I’m so grateful for them.

Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; He won’t leave you.
Deuteronomy 31:6