I have decided to take a week to jump start my preparations. I have taken out most of my distractions and I'm using that time to solely focus on God, and his plan. Trying to find peace about the whole financial situation with this trip. Yesterday I read Romans, and it was extremely uplifting and powerful. I'm going to continue to read on through Phillipians, Ephesians, Colossians, Galations, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John. I would encourge anyone who is feeling overwhelmed and stressed about their life to read along. Or even if your not feel free to join me because it is a great read.  I'm also going through this bible study guide I had from a couple years ago called "Exchanging Life with the Word of LIfe." I'm really excited as to what God is going to reveal to me over the next week, and in the next several months to follow. It should be interesting to see how this preparation will bring me so much closer to him, and prepare me for my trip.

"I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me."        ROMANS 15:30