So this is my first blog…ever! It’s always been interesting to me how people can just open up their lives and their hearts to just any random person who stumbles upon their blog site. So here goes. I am so excited about this trip that there probably aren’t even the words to descirbe it! There’s also a nervousness that accompanies my excitement. What excatly will I be doing for 11 months?! Will I get over the fear of being inadequate?! What did I get myself into?! I’ve been reading blogs from current participants and their stories are amazing. They are such an encouragement to me and I know that God prepares His people. I want to live with those who don’t even realize they have nothing. I often wonder what it would be like to have nothing, to have nothing and not even know you have nothing. I have everything…and I know it!
I was asked to blog about my expectations for this endeavor. As of right now…
I expect:
discomfort. And that is a good thing
to be broken of the comforts I have come to know
to learn what true abandoment is
my heart to be broken and then filled with joy at the wonderful things God is going to do
to hear the voice of God
to build relationships I will never forget
to cry…a lot
to laugh…a lot
to know Christ more intimately than ever before
to see lives changed…around the world and on my team
to learn how selfish I really am
