I’m Packing My Bags Again…
But for the most part the Lord has subtly been telling me to get over myself
and keep up the passion he’s so purposefully implanted in my soul.
What is that you may ask?
I want to adopt 143,000,000 babies and raise up a generation of street boys that do as the disciples did.
I want to feed empty bellies
And clothe those that are cold.
Pray over those who are achy both in spirit and in flesh.
Everything inside of me wants to be in Africa.
And do all of the above.
I want to get a little shack and take in babies
And jokingly beat up on rebellious little boys all day long.
I want to go to sleep at night knowing that I am doing what I’m called to do.
And I will.
I have googled one way tickets to Swaziland probably 43 times this year.
Trying to convince myself it’s time to go
But my soul isn’t at rest with the idea….
Yet.
I could bebop over there currently and do work for awhile
But I guarantee that I would get burnt out real quick at this point in my life.
And saw so much
And truly accepted Christ’s sacrifice
And understood grace in an insane way
And saw the power that I have with Christ
And saw a glimpse of the purpose the Lord has for me…
But it’s as if it’s all wet concrete
I am not ready to bump over to Africa and become a mom yet
As much as I want to be.
So on that same note,
What will I do?
Adventures in Missions has a new program called the Center of Global Action (CGA)
In Gainesville, GA
It’s basically a place where crazy racers like myself
Who are in the same boat
Who need more discipleship and mentorship
Can all come together and live in community
And dig into the Lord.
While being mentored by missionaries who have been out on the field for a freakin long time.
Basically a place for wet concrete to solidify so the journey can continue with a strong foundation.
So this is my next step.
I have been in a little (okay…big) fight with the Lord about this.
I want to do something big.
Like adopt every baby in the world
And coddle old ladies who are widowed.
But to get to a place where my spirit is strong enough to take all of this,
I need a season of rest and a time to be filled up
And my heart to be firm
And my faith to tested and to learn so much more.
All of this to say,
The Lord humbled me and I am headed to CGA in January!
I will be there for at least 6 months…
Ultimately, until the Lord says I’m okay to proceed.
Classroom setting half the day
Acting out what we are learning the other half of our days.
It’s gonna be rad.
And hard.
And awesome.
And stretching.
I’m pumped.
In order for this to happen in a few weeks,
I have been asked to raise some funds per month.
We have a house to live in that the Lord has blessed AIM with
But there are some other expenses that need to be covered as well.
If I’m honest, I freaking hate fundraising.
That’s part of the reason I’m just now doing this.
I’d rather just work for my money
Or not go at all…
But God is SO faithful and he keeps telling me to get over myself
And that ultimately all of the money in the universe is just a means of trade
And it’s all his anyway
So I am at peace that if he legit wants me to go… he’ll provide.
If the money doesn’t come in….
I’ll be pumped to see what He has in store.
But I’m confident it will.
I humbly ask for anyone who feels lead to give to do so.
I hate asking just as much as people hate being asked.
But I believe this is a huge stepping stone
for the insane call he has placed in my life
and it’s necessary.
So. If you want to give. Please do.
If not, please pray that I will fight off complacency and I will
accept the fact that the Lord has called me into a season
that isn’t insanely hands on in the nations…
but a season of learning and of letting his Spirit dry my wet concrete.
Which seems like a ton
But if 60 of you commit 10 dollars a month for 6 months
We will be good taaaa goooo.
That’s two starbucks drinks a month
or one movie.
Or if a few of you are just bumping rich and wondering
what the heck to do with all their monties you are drowning in…
that could work to 😉
But really,
God is good.
I’m trying to keep up with his plan.
So cheers to a new season.
If you want to give there’s a little tab on the left side of the page that says “support” and
under program choose “staff support.”
Or, send me an e-mail at [email protected] and I can give you my paypal information.
Or, send it to:
Ruth Wilson
2014 Tangle Lake Dr.
Kingwood TX 77339
Also, I have t-shirts (for donations) if you’re interested.
Thanks a lot. Seriously. It means a ton.
