The more people I talk too about this trip I am about to embark on, the more its made me evaluate my life. People are so excited for me take this trip, which don’t get me wrong, is great. Its just….well…
What if people acted that excited for each day that I woke up to?
Heck, What if I was that excited for each day I woke up to?
Honestly, can you imagine what life would be like though? “Kaitlyn, You are living another day! That is so exciting. I am so happy to be a part of your Journey today” “Wait, you are going to have the opportunity to share the gospel with your co-workers and classmates? Man, I wish I could do that!” “You are getting out of bed today? What an amazing experience and opportunity that lies before you. You are gonna remember this for the rest of your life.”
Okay, maybe a little cheesy, but the concept behind it remains the same. I realize what an amazing adventure this 9 months is going to be. But, I am also learning that God wants each day to be an amazing adventure. I recently read the book “Love Does” by Bob Goff, which got my curiosity rolling. I want to go through the day looking for opportunities to show and act on love. Not just when I am in an orphanage in Africa, but tomorrow to the lady behind me in the grocery store. I want to encourage my community, not just my squad mates on a rough day in the Philippians, but the friend this weekend who is feeling lonely.
This thought process kind of hit a climax tonight for me after hearing a message on enjoying life. At some point during the message it was said that God is our tour guide. That are we to live life, to look at the world as our play ground, be creative, spontaneous, and enjoy every moment.
NOT JUST ON MY NINE MONTH MISSIONS TRIP, BUT TOMORROW, GOD WANTS TO TAKE ME ON THIS RADICAL JOURNEY WHERE HE IS GOING TO STRETCH ME, GROW ME, BRING ME CLOSER TO HIM, AND LET ME ENJOY THE AMAZING THINGS OF LIFE.
So, tomorrow I am going to wake up to an amazing journey. Because I realized that I don’t have to wait till September to experience God and life in a new way.
PS:
Update financially: I am almost a third of the way funded, but I still have an incredibly long way to go. My deadline is to be at $9000 by the end of June.
Update Mentally: I am trying to trust that God is in complete control of the fundraising. Freaking out, but somehow at peace at the same time. Still need lots of prayers in this area.
Update Spiritually: God is growing and teaching me. He is really reaching into the depths of my heart and soul to heal and mend some areas that need work.Its been some rough days. Again, in need of lots of prayer. But, its also so exciting to see God mold me more and more into the person He wants me to be.
I am so grateful for those of you supporting me—giving me money, praying over me, following my blog. You all are making an impact you cant even see.
