It feels like so much has happened since I last blogged…and to be honest, there were times when I could have blogged and I didn’t…
Sometimes…I have no idea where to begin…or I start to start and don’t know how to finish.
But mostly, in my pride, I think that…
….if I have nothing profound to say…I have nothing to offer.
I want to use this blog to share the journey with you–whatever that journey looks like at that moment.
I am sorry I let my pride make me think I have to appear a certain way to people.
Jesus knows my story. He knows who I am and where I belong.
And the truth is–that’s enough. 🙂
In quiet and rest is your strength…
God reminded me this month how much I enjoy and and am challenged by children…their simple faith, their honesty, and their unashamed joy in life and delighting in being loved…
My heart has craved and thrived on these moments…when stillness reigns, my heart is calm, my mind quiet…and I can more clearly hear the Shepherd’s voice…
A Squad, Represent!
I was very blessed to catch up with one of my Mighty Love team sisters several weeks ago…
Alena has a quiet, gentle heart and spirit, but the joy of God flows freely in her laughter and her smile.
Being able to connect more on struggles and questions, as well as praying over A squad and the coming year was…refreshing. 🙂
It might need some work, but A Squad, Represent! 🙂
Future World Racer?? 🙂
Family weekend happened in November…hockey game, ice skating, naps, games, and sleeping in my tent with my favorite little person. 🙂
God moved during that weekend…He has been changing me and stirring me, and sometimes it’s so hard to know how to express that and not feel alone…He brought courage and sensitivity for some honest conversations…and it was good.
My heart hurts when i think of leaving my family…i know what i “lose” will be totally worth what God will do, but it gets more and more real as the day gets closer…
And now she knows…
The woman in this picture is my grandma–Grandma Yoder. and the little baby?? yea–that’s me. 🙂
On November 21st, my grandma unexpectedly went home…home to glory. the same day she died, i went hunting through old pictures and found this picture…now a treasure.
This picture reminds me of the grandma I remember growing up. Young, active in her children’s lives, always holding the babies… 🙂
As she got older, her memory began slipping away…but her heart never forgot her Saviour and her husband.
And forevermore…her mind is restored and her heart is truly alive. Glory!
“And she wears white…”
The same weekend my grandma passed away, I had the privilege of celebrating with my best childhood friend as she and her man said their “I do”s. 🙂
It was a beautiful wedding. I was reminded of God’s relentless pursuit of us as His children. I was excited by the adventure God has ahead for the two of them. and I was blessed and thankful that my grandma now knows what her Ultimate Groom looks like, and that she was so faithful to the one who chose her on this earth.
God provided joy and energy to celebrate, and yet time and space to grieve that day. And I felt the prayers and love of many.
{Heart Work}
“God is able to take the mess of our past and turn it into a message.
He takes our trials and tests and turns them into a testimony.”
-Christine Caine-
God has continued opening my eyes to more of my personal story…wounds, sin struggles, places He wants deeper control to bring freedom and forgiveness…
One day, after looking at my messy heart alot, I remember throwing up my hands and saying,
“God…do You not see this?? Just give up…it’s dirty…it’s broken….it’s not what a daughter of Christ should look like…or be like…”
I looked down at the Bible open in front of me…
“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matt. 9:12, 13
It was like He sat down beside me, looked me in the eye, and said,
“Daughter, I already know these things. I know your heart. You’re the one I came for….”
{You are the one I came for…}
My heart’s still learning to let Him come for me…over and over.
I’m thankful He is so patient.
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ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Yet another change has been made to the A Squad Route! Instead of going to Mozambique in Africa, we will be going to…
Cambodia!!!
In addition, we are now going to Asia before Africa.
January-April: Central America
May-September: Asia (now including Cambodia!)
October-November: Africa (minus Mozambique)
But as always, we are encouraged to hold this route with an open hand. 🙂
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
Let Him love you today.
