I’ve [B]een [B]lessed [B]eyond [B]elief [B]y the [B] Squad!
We, the B Squad, have spent the past few days in Antigua, Guatemala gathered together for worship, teachings, and some orientation. This time together is called ‘Launch’, and it was exactly two years ago that I had my World Race Launch with L Squad in Antigua!
It has been amazing seeing familiar places with new eyes. It’s not that Antigua has changed, it’s that I’ve changed!
Today I sit in a cafe in the ‘Central Park’ of Antigua, thanking God for how He has transformed my life. I am no longer inconsistent in my walk with God, in my relationships, or in my pursuit of love. I am rooted and grounded in the love of my Father in heaven and that has changed everything.
The other night our squad was walking to a church for worship. God began to wreck my heart. I told a couple of my team leaders that “I died a thousand deaths that night”. You see, God wanted to make more space in my heart for the B Squad, and to do that He had to take away some desires I had, that were simply taking up too much space. Once again in my life, I surrendered all of my hopes and dreams. It was painful, but I thank God for the way he has expanded my love for the B Squad.
I told you all before this trip that I want more than anything to be completely present with them, every day of this adventure. I praise God for the grace he has over my life, and the way he has paved a road ahead of me, allowing me to pour out more love than I ever knew possible.
I mean, how can you not love a guy like Ryan “Bobby” Banko? Just look at that marshmallowy grin!
When I say that the B Squad has blessed me beyond belief, I mean it.
I had tons of anonymous donations flood into my support account. The other night our squad brought Stacey and I to the front to honor and bless us. For Stacey, they had a “Queen B” t-shirt, and mine was a “B Anonymous” shirt. As it turns out, my squad rallied together in giving a bunch of anonymous donations to allow me to come on this trip.
I’ve never felt more honored and loved in my life, than standing in the hostel that night.
In roughly two weeks, I went from having $18 in my support account to now having $3,552!!!
Praise the Lord!
Thank you B Squad for honoring me and blessing me so abundantly, and thank you to all my friends and family who have also donated! I am blessed beyond belief!
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Prayer Requests
If I get another $273 in the next couple days I will meet my support goal and receive a stipend from the World Race, which will allow me to catch up on loan payments. This would be INCREDIBLE! Please join me in praying in this money. To give click here!
I still need $1,160 for 18″ Journey support. One of the greatest things I learned at this school was to stay engaged, and be consistent in my walk and in my love. I think if there is one thing that will transform the B Squad it will be that example of God’s consistent love. I realize every day how much the 18″ Journey has transformed my life, and I get to give all I’ve been given to the 52 people on the B Squad, as well as those in the nations. Will you consider making a donation today? [checks can be made to ‘A Place for the Heart’ with ‘Michael Sanders’ in the memo and sent to 340 N Hayworth Ave #304, Los Angeles, CA 90048, thanks!]
Lift up my team leaders, Ash Brandon Danae David Kayla Ryan Shanna and Thomas, as well as their teams as they start ministry. Stacey and I had a much needed day off today, and tomorrow we travel to San Lucas to meet David’s team.
THANKS! Muchas Gracias!
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