I have always loved to write! And now, I'm letting you in on it. I'm taking you on my journey. You see, very soon, I will be "flying from the family nest" to face the world on my own.
Brace yourselves!
For those of you who don't know, I am headed off to Kona, Hawaii to do a six-month Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) called Fire and Fragrance (see www.fireandfragrance.com for more info). I AM SO EXCITED!
Soon, everything I have ever known will be completely turned upside down, 360°.
I'm such a mix of emotions right now as I think about the fact that I will be in Hawaii five days from now. Five days.
I am almost jumping up and down with anticipation and excitement for the adventure that awaits me, but, at the same time, not enjoying (to say the least) having to say good-byes to all the amazing people here and leaving the comfortable place I've grown up in that I'm used to. I guess it's the unknown that gets me. It's taking risks that both excites and instills fear in me. I think I'm ready to take it though--ready or not, here it comes!
This has been (and will continue to be, I'm sure) such a leap of faith for me. I feel like stepping on the plane will be like stepping off the edge of a cliff into the arms of my Father, believing He'll catch me. There are so many questions swirling 'round my head these days, but I just have to keep reminding myself to be like a child - fully trusting, fully knowing. My Daddy's so good.
God continues to prove Himself faithful and so good time and time again.
ALL the money that I'll need for the school--three months of teaching and three months of outreach--has come in AND MORE. That's like $10,000 altogether!!! It's been mind-blowing to see how God has provided and continues to provide. It's been such an encouragement to see how He takes my little mustard seed of faith and works with the little I have.
I'm excited to see what this year holds! Lots of changes await, and adventure lies ahead!
No comments:
Post a Comment