A little update in the life of Katy. After praying and discussing pros/cons list of staying in my September route or waiting until January, I have found peace in leaving in January (Route 4). My initial feeling was sorrow and impatience because I was so set on leaving in two months, but as I listed off my pros for waiting, I realized I not only have more time to raise my support and work for it, but I felt this sense of urgency to study up on my countries and set up detailed prayer charts. (Hehe I know type A right?)
My peace came from knowing God has his ultimate plan, and as much as I would love control and to know the future, that isn’t how it works. “Faith has less to do with gaining knowledge and more to do with causing wonder.” –Mark Batterson Isn’t that the truth! If we knew everything that was going to happen, the excitement and uncertainty of life would be sucked away. “It is sovereignty of God that gives us a sense of destiny. And it is the sense of destiny that helps us embrace the positive and negative uncertainties that happen in our lives.” –Batterson
So, I have decided to embrace the uncertainty of these next 5 months with excitement and wonder to see God reveal His lessons to me. As I search for a job and place to live, as well as raising support, I will do it knowing I am blessed to be aware of His presence in my life, to know I am loved unconditionally, and to know that no matter what I do, God’s plan in sovereign.
My prayers:
- That I will be positive and embrace uncertainty.
- That our squad will be so filled with the Spirit that the people we come in contact with will feel the warmth of Christ’s love for them.
- That God would perform miracles in us and through us. I pray the blind will see, the sick will heal, and the lame will walk, that the hardhearted will surrender! AMEEEEENNNNNN
Book reference: In a Pit with Lion on a Snow Day by Mark Batterson
