God is good. I could say this over and over again, and it never be enough. As I look back on my life, everything fits so perfectly together. One thing leads to another. How can I question whether God is in control when my life thus far has been such a beautiful story? A love story of me discovering Him and slowly giving my life to him completely. It's so funny to me that along the way I scream and rebel because I don't want to follow His will. I am blessed that my parents have been faithful to God all my life. Where He has called my dad as a minister, he has gone. No one likes to move. And, for my case, I especially haven't liked the five times we have moved in my lifetime. But, God knows better than I do. Each place we have lived, we have experienced something that we otherwise would not have. As I got older, I began to realize this. The hardest move on me was when we moved from Martin, TN to Memphis. I was going into seventh grade and had finally felt really comfortable in Martin. I had my friends, my church, cheerleading. I was set to go. But, then my dad picked us up and moved us. I can remember telling my parents that I would not go with them. I was such a mess. But, boy am I glad we moved. I went to an amazing school that I truly love. I learned so much during the years I went there. I made some wonderful friends there. High school is a time for figuring out who you are and who you want to be. And I am so glad God had me where I was when I discovered ME. And then God moved me to Johnson City. And, I am so happy. How can I question God's power when it has been so evident to me?
Once again, I am overwhelmed by God. He started preparing my heart for missions in Africa when I was in 8th grade. And, now in exactly a month, I will be in Uganda for ten days working with orphans. I am so grateful to say I am fully funded. When I signed up for this mission trip, I was really nervous because I knew I couldn't afford it, and I was scared I wouldn't be able to raise all that money. Once again, I questioned God. I've been learning a lot about faith for this past year, and I've realized that I lack it so much. I like to have control and if I see a situation where I will not, I freak out. Typical, huh? But, He once again proved me wrong. So many things have happened to show me that God has me on this team for this trip at such a time as this. I don't know what He is going to do while I'm there, but I know that it will be something incredible. It has been amazing getting to know my team. There is something awesome about interacting with people who have the same passion as I do. God has perfectly put our team together.
Thank you to everyone who are praying for me and are making it possible for me to pursue my dreams of mission work. I know this is only the beginning of a great journey of following the voice of God wherever He takes me. To be continued.....
Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" and I said "Here am I! Send me!"
