I know that God has been waiting for me to make HIm my priority & focus for a long time. He has been patient with me as I've placed other places, people, and things before HIm, but He has been drawing me closer over the past few months. The only way I have been able to decipher His voice is by seeking Him and spending time in silence listening. After first applying for this trip, I had a lot of fear and uncertainty about my decision to uproot my life & put everything on hold to follow the Lord. Any time a big decision is at hand, it is natural to have the enemy creep in with attacks of discouragement. I felt the attack big time! I spent the first 10 hours after my acceptance to this program dwelling on the people I will leave behind, the fun I will miss out on, and the career I "should" be pursuing.
Before confirming my acceptance to this program, I spent much time in prayer begging God for confirmation that this is the correct time & opportunity for me to begin fulfilling my calling to missions. He answered. Through relevant scripture, changed hearts of loved ones, and other coincidences (aka "God winks"), I was certain that I am doing exactly what was planned for me.
I can't wait to see the many ways I will grow and change over the next year, and I feel blessed to be a part of the meaningful work that will take place in the 11 countries of great need I will be traveling to. I ask for your continuous prayers that God will prepare me for this journey: physically, mentally, and spiritually. I look forward to the road ahead, and I am confident that I am on the path God planned for me to take!
