Provision

As July 8th comes closer and closer, I am blown away by how God is blessing me already. When I sent letters to my family and friends, I was not expecting a whole lot-just some of them to respond and that i would not receive a whole lot of support. Boy, has God proved me wrong. He has laid it on so many hearts to give towards my trip to YWAM- I am completely blown away. So here is a shout out to all who have given financially and prayerfully! Holla! Not only is God providing through family and friends, but through churches also. From the support that I have received from family, friends, and churches is over 5,000 dollars!!! Only about 4,000 to go. PTL! Only 41 days left. I can't believe it. I am so excited. Some moments I am utterly terrified about leaving my family and friends to do something that is completely different than what I am used to. This is the furthest out of my comfort zone that I have ever been. I need that though. Everyone needs to be pushed once in a while, and now is my time. I am ready for it. Yes, I will miss my family and friends but I am raedy to see what God has in store for me :) I am ready to learn more about Him, I am ready to meet new people and make new friends, I am ready to help others who need help. I am excited and ready to go :)

Fearless

Today in church, a woman shared a story about her friend. Her friend was a nurse and a few years ago went to Nigeria with YWAM. While there, she was killed when her van rolled. This hit home since I have many similarities with her. I wanted to be a nurse for a long time. I feel Africa is my calling. I am doing YWAM. Even though this hit a spot on my heart, I had this overwhelming feeling of peace while I listened. The woman who told the story said that her friend lived without fear. She loved what she was doing and was on Fire for it. When she died, her family continued that fire. I want to be like that. I want to live fearlessly and go whole-hearted on this trip. I want to be so on Fire for God and what I am doing that even if I die, people will still know it. I want to live without fear. That is my goal for this trip. Yes there is a chance that I could die, but isn't there that chance everyday? I know that whatever happens on this trip will be used for good. God promises us that much. Romans 8:28 "For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called to His purpose." I am ready for this. I know that this is what I am meant to do at this point in my life. Jumping subjects, I have mailed all my letters ooo OOO! My kick-butt grandparents have started me off and I am very glad for them and their donation. Again, if you would like a letter from me, just ask ;-) I leave for YWAM in less than 7 weeks. 52 days to be exact. In the mean time, prayer is always welcome :) If you are not sure what to pray for, here are a few things...
1. That I am my team can open our hearts for what God has to each us
2. That the people we reach out to will have a willing heart and want to listen
3. That we all stay safe through out the whole trip
4. And finally, that we all stay FEARLESS