This past month has been a challenging one.
God is really stretching me. I am still aiming to leave for Brazil in November, and that month seems to be approaching a lot faster then I had anticipated.
As the days go by, God teaches me more and more. I am beginning to understand the sacrifices of following God; Everyday, he shows me one more then that I am leaving behind. ( the list seems endless)
Right now, there are some things I still need.
Prayer: Pray for courage and boldness. Pray that I will continue to be taught by God and actually listen to His words. Pray that God continues to walk in front of me. Pray for confirmation about when He actually wants me to leave. And pray for my support. God is pulling a team together for me, but it is still nerve racking.
Support: My need is $1300.00 a month. I have no idea where is all going to come from, but already God has used unexpeted means.
Encouragement: If you guys have any faith stories I would love to hear them. Any form of encouragement brightens my day!
Thanks for being interested in my journey. God is moving!
'we live by faith, not by sight' 2 Cor 5:7
Monday, September 24, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Expect the Unexpected
That has been so true for my life this past year.
Let me start by telling you a little bit of my story. Last year I was a student at the University of Waterloo. I loved it there; I had great friends, I enjoyed my program, and I was pretty involved with extraciricular activities. First year was a ball, and I was pumped for what was instore for the years to come. In my mind, I was going to be there for the duration of my program ( 4 years). However, a friend of mine introduced me to a camp called Medeba... and life changed.
I had been camp before and my experience was not a positive one, but when I heard about the opportunity to work at Medeba I felt God calling me to be there. So, off I went. Something clicked while I was there. I was in my element; outdoors, impacting lives, working with kids and I growing deeper with God.
While at camp, I was offered a position in a program called the Leadership Developement Program. (LDP) This would take me away from Waterloo and all the foundations I had laid there. Logically, it made no sense for me to stay, but something made me go for it anyways.
I had an incredible experience. I had the opportuniy to learn new skills ( everything from white water kayaking to ice climbing), meet some awesome people, develope my relationship with God and really just grow.
While I was in LDP I met a couple named Scott and Patsy. They are missionaries to Brazil and are planning on planting a camp there. And I felt God calling me to join. I approached them after months of prayer and they were thrilled about the possibility of joining their team. So, since then I have been pursuing that.
God has totally been walking ahead of me. Already he has provided so much. I was accepted on to a Mission's agency called Put the Word Into Action Inc. They are close to Medeba and believe me this has been a huge blessing. God has also placed so many people in my life who have been supporting me in so many ways; prayer, finances or whatever other means they have. It has been truly incredible and like I said before..expect the unexpected.
Honestly, I am so excited and nervous in so many ways. The plan is to leave for Brazil in Novemeber, providing that everything comes together. I am humbled that God wants to use me in this way; I am nervous about the sacrifices and the unfamiliar territory; I am pumped for what He is doing!
I'll be keeping you guys updated!
Let me start by telling you a little bit of my story. Last year I was a student at the University of Waterloo. I loved it there; I had great friends, I enjoyed my program, and I was pretty involved with extraciricular activities. First year was a ball, and I was pumped for what was instore for the years to come. In my mind, I was going to be there for the duration of my program ( 4 years). However, a friend of mine introduced me to a camp called Medeba... and life changed.
I had been camp before and my experience was not a positive one, but when I heard about the opportunity to work at Medeba I felt God calling me to be there. So, off I went. Something clicked while I was there. I was in my element; outdoors, impacting lives, working with kids and I growing deeper with God.
While at camp, I was offered a position in a program called the Leadership Developement Program. (LDP) This would take me away from Waterloo and all the foundations I had laid there. Logically, it made no sense for me to stay, but something made me go for it anyways.
I had an incredible experience. I had the opportuniy to learn new skills ( everything from white water kayaking to ice climbing), meet some awesome people, develope my relationship with God and really just grow.
While I was in LDP I met a couple named Scott and Patsy. They are missionaries to Brazil and are planning on planting a camp there. And I felt God calling me to join. I approached them after months of prayer and they were thrilled about the possibility of joining their team. So, since then I have been pursuing that.
God has totally been walking ahead of me. Already he has provided so much. I was accepted on to a Mission's agency called Put the Word Into Action Inc. They are close to Medeba and believe me this has been a huge blessing. God has also placed so many people in my life who have been supporting me in so many ways; prayer, finances or whatever other means they have. It has been truly incredible and like I said before..expect the unexpected.
Honestly, I am so excited and nervous in so many ways. The plan is to leave for Brazil in Novemeber, providing that everything comes together. I am humbled that God wants to use me in this way; I am nervous about the sacrifices and the unfamiliar territory; I am pumped for what He is doing!
I'll be keeping you guys updated!
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