Fearless

Days are flying by way faster than I ever could've imagined they would. It's scary to think of how close January 25th is...the day we trade in all the things we've gotten ourselves physically attached to (all but 2 suitcases worth...) to move to a place God has called us to go. Yes, it's scary, but that's not the only emotion involved here...

I'm excited to see what God is going to do through the new adventure our ministry takes us to. Just 2 years ago it would've been a crazy thought to move to Guatemala! Who knew!? Well, I guess He did... But yes, God's going to do such amazing things down there! Our faith has grown so much through this journey! (only because He is faithful and has given us the faith we have..so I'm not taking any credit for it-it was all Him! :) )

I'm sad about leaving everyone here. I have a GREAT family and the most amazing friends anyone could ever ask for. It's hard letting go when you have no idea when the next time you'll see them is going to be...knowing full well that it might be until we meet again in Heaven..

I'm frustrated. Why aren't there more people who do what God asks? Why aren't there more people who do whatever is required to be a true disciple? I don't claim to have all the answers and certainly do not claim to be perfect. I've got a lot to work on... But I can say that I am moving to Guatemala. God calls us to give everything we are and have to Him. He calls us to be His true disciples. We need to give Him our EVERYTHING; our spirit, our stuff, who we are, and our entire body. Are we really doing everything He's calling us to do?

I'm hopeful. I've never been to Guatemala. I've never talked to the people. I've never seen the TRUE need first-person. Yes, I've seen pictures and I've heard stories, but I've never seen with my own eyes and I've never heard from my own ears. I've never helped with my own hands. But even though I have no experience there, I have hope that God will do all He has promised. I have hope that He'll help me along the way because there's no way I can do this on my own.

I have peace. I have more peace than any of these other emotions combined. I know that my God will take care of me. I know that my God will provide for everything I'll need. I know that He'll go with me as I go and help these people that are in desperate need; people that have lost all hope. He's called me to this ministry; He's called me to go. I will follow His perfect plan and follow His instructive words, no matter what this world throws at me. I'm ready to suffer for Him. I'm tired of calling myself a Christian, but not really doing much to live it out. I'm ready to help, to get my hands dirty, to love, and to show hope to His people; His precious people. People who the world has forgotten and forsaken. God has not forgotten or forsaken His people. He's waiting for people to rise up and help those who He loves. He wants us to live our lives, being fearless.