I’ll be brutally honest, some days I’m afraid I can’t do this. I mean really. I have germ issues, I’m OCD, I can’t stand being in confined places, I love my personal space, and a long list of other things. All of that is about to change drastically. I am going to be taking showers with a baby wipe. I’m going to be on buses, trains, and planes that might me smaller than I prefer. I am going to be hugged, loved, and covered with dirty tiny hands almost every day. God is about to turn my world upside down and that scares me.
I am beyond excited about this journey but I would be lying if I said I didn’t have days filled with doubt. The doubt looks different every day. Some days I’m worried if I can make it without seeing my family for eleven months. Other days the devil is rejoicing about my tiny fears that overwhelm me. I refuse to let him think he’s won. The Lord is constantly reminding me and showing me that He is in control. I’m leaning on this truth “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” Isaiah 12:2. Even in my weakness the Lord is my strength! He acknowledges that I have worries and fears no matter how tiny they are. All He wants is for me to trust that He is in control of those worries and fears. Wow, what a sweet reminder that we serve a God that is that patient and gracious.
So I’m asking for your help on the days when I’m doubting. I need your prayers and lots of them. I know several of you who have been praying for me since this journey began and I am extremely thankful for that. Prayer is such an integral part of this journey and I can’t do this alone. I need people praying now and when I’m out in the field serving. My teammates need prayer. My squad needs prayer. My leaders need prayer. This trip isn’t just about me and reaching my goals. There are other people that the Lord intends to place in my life for a reason who need prayer as well. Will you join me in praying for the countries I will be visiting, the people I will be serving, and the community of people I will be living with over the next eleven months?
If you would be interested in becoming a prayer partner for my 11 month journey please let me know. You can email me at [email protected] or leave a comment below and I will get in touch with you to let you know how you can be praying more specifically.
P.S. I just checked my account and I’m 38% of the way there!!!!! I only need $1,377 to reach my next goal!!! Thank you for all of your prayers and support thus far.
