So here goes my third attempt of writing this blog. I am computer illiterate!! and the more times I try to write this, the worst it sounds… well, here is goes..
I never imagined myself in Africa. Much less for so many months! So why am I going on the trip with AIM? I don’t think i can fully answer that question. Gos has been leading me on a continual journey. He has this way of saying no to all my plans, and changing them up. and he is always right. (imagine that?!)
i have been involved with missions for years now. some of my trips include Mexico, New York, and Turkey. My heart has always been with missions and the feild, though i do not know if I will be “hands on” involved my entire life. At the begginging of this year, I planned to return to turkey and work with the people there. Again, God shook things up when he introduced FYM to me through a friend. After looking into the trip, and a lot of praying, my heart felt called to go. After applying and being accepted, I continue the adventure.
Sometimes I think it would be so much easier if I was called to Colorado. I like it here, and I have an amazing community and support sytem. But God keeps reminding me of his goodness, and what a blessing it will be to be sent there. I am excited to wake up everyday and have my mind and agenda focoused on serving him and showing his love to everyone around me. I am hoping to learn this as a second nature,so even at home, i can serve him every second. I know this will be tough to master, but God is so good and full of grace!
I am looking forward to meeting all you fymers, and I am keeping the trip(s) in my prayers!
Hey! Wow it’s great that Im not the only one who felt that way. I have asked God…Why Africa and why so long? But it’s such a great feeling, we are his chosen disciples! So, do you have an idea where you want to go for the second component of our trip?
Isn’t it amazing how God keeps us walking in the plans He has for our lives? I appreciate your desire to have your “mind and agenda focused on serving him and showing his love”. I’m praying for similar changes in my life, too.
I am so jealous! So many awesome places to visit. Isn’t it crazy how God just totally changes your plans whenever He wants to? I love it. Keep up the good work. 🙂
Wow. Turkey? How long were you there? What kind of things did you do? I am glad that God has lead you to go to Africa. I can’t wait to meet yoU!
I totally agree with chelsea..God has changed my plans numerous times..but im just learning to go with the flow and follow God. i have lived in 7 different states and moved so many times ive lost count. So that was something i had to learn. 🙂