It has officially been a month since I heard word back from the World Race that I’ve been accepted. Since then, I have had several opportunities to talk about the adventure that lies ahead for me with a variety of different people. They have been encouraging for me beyond all reason. The things that I’ve been insecure about (losing really awesome friendships in the states, offending people via my facial expressions {people know my response to a comment or question, or food taste via the look on my face-first tell tale sign of my thoughts}, and about finances). God has literally placed people and scripture in my life that has given me an insight for the love that he graciously gives me-daily!
Earlier this week I was chatting with a good friend and was telling her all about my nervousness for new foods and how I don’t want to disrespect anyone by giving a displeasing facial expression, and she reminded me gently that the Lord can change my sense of taste- if we ask. Sometimes it’s so easy for me to try and change things on my own and I forget that the Holy Spirit has power that we underestimate! We can ask the Lord for “small” things- the Lord wants us to come to Him and rely on Him. I am praying this week especially that I learn to trust Him more. I want less of me and more of Him to be throughout my day.
After looking at Luke 18-30 and how Jesus calls the rich man to sell all of his possessions and to give to those in need (to humble himself beings he thought he had everything), it reminded me that having nothing is so much better than having everything. I’m excited to experience what the Lord talks about in this passage. So many of us get excited because we have the “cool” clothes, or the latest in technology. In reality, I have nothing if I don’t have Jesus.
I know I still have nine months before departure, but I’m really looking forward to the way the Lord continues to transform me/ prepares me for this adventure. The adventures/experiences that I will be able to participate in will be phenomenal, as well as the friends that I will make, or the children that I will get to experience! 🙂 Please be praying that my heart would continue to be humbled for this mission trip! 🙂
I have sent out my first batch of support letters, and I pray that those that have received them feel loved. I pray that they know my intentions behind what I’m doing, and how much I care for each and everyone of them! I know I have more to do, but I want to love on people in a respectful manner and do it all within the Lords timing and not mine.
The Lord has really been loving on me this last week with encouragement and the constant reminder that he will never leave nor forsake me-even during the support raising process. Asking people to partner with me can be daunting at times, and then I remember that it’s not our money, nor is it going towards me- rather the Lords mission and people overseas.
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