It’s been exactly two months since I’ve been on foreign grounds. I have 9 more months on the field. A lot can happen in nine months…like forming a baby! Don’t worry, that’s not happening. Although, in the next 9 months, I know God will mold me into a better version of myself. One that better reflects the image of His Son. The most difficult times come when I am reminded of home (or America in general) and become nostalgic. The best times are when I am serving in ministry. God has used both of these times to draw me closer to Himself. This month consists mostly of teaching English classes, and doing renovation construction for the church that is hosting my team of six Godly women . I am learning a lot about myself, both my strengths and my flaws.
I have this note to myself that I have been keeping to let myself know what I’ve learned about myself. There is much more than I have written, but I am going to share that with you all what’s on it so far…enjoy!
Note To Self:
Your face tells everyone how you are feeling…
You are SUPER nostalgic. One happy memory can put you in a great mood.
You’ve cooked for forty people, so consider yourself domesticated.
You are an introvert…and that’s okay. You NEED your introvert time to fully function.
You get motion sickness, so please, sit in the front of the bus/van every time.
The only book you read for pleasure is the Bible…it WILL take you two months to get through that Beth Moore book…
You’re not much of a night owl…stop pretending and go to bed.
Satan likes to try and convince you that no one cares about you. He’s a LIAR! It’s a battle that you NEED Jesus to fight for you.
People keep telling you that you have been blessed with wisdom…something you haven’t really heard before. Just remember that it is from God.
Listening to music with a cup of coffee in one hand and the Bible open in the other, IS your happy place…
Spending time with Jesus in the morning makes your day 1000x better. JUST DO IT.
You genuinely love working with youth. All over the world!
Living in community is hard for you, but maybe, just maybe, what you’re learning now will make marriage easier someday…
That’s all I have so far, and there is much more that is for another time, but I want you all to know that God is working through my team (6 women) and squad (all 43 of us).
I have $2,609 left to raise and I am praying to be fully funded in the next 30 days, by November 9th (which also is my birthday)!! Please, if you feel led to give, even for a second or third time, I pray that you will consider it! Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! Love you all!
In Christ,
Talya
