Changed Dates

       
As you may have noticed, the dates for my trip have changed from June to August due to a need for more funds.  At first I was discouraged in this decision, but I believe the Lord has a process for me in the midst of it.

God is always more concerned with the condition of our heart than the work of our hand.  This makes a lot of sense since the condition of our heart affects the work of our hand.  For the past few years, I have been in a process of learning who God wants to be for me, His dreams for my life, and where the line is between what is my responsibility and what is His.  In this process, I am learning to trust Him.  The only way we can learn to trust Him wholeheartedly is by entering into His rest.  (You would think it would be the other way around.)  If we can understand how serious He was about Israel entering into rest with Him, we can understand His will for us to do the same.

Imagine a child when they want something. Bad. Or if they are in an uncomfortable situation.  They go into a fit, yelling, crying, throwing a fit.  If the child could only realize that they are being adjusted to comfort, or that conditions are being set for that child to have what would delight their heart, they would be calm.  We grow up to learn to be patient adults :), but spiritually we are not always like adults.  If something uncomfortable happens, I can become so disappointed.  I used to go to a place of complete despair.

Imagine if a child trusted their parent.  If we could just stare at the Lord in wonder with bright eyes and trust; a certain knowledge that He has the best plan in mind. How beautiful and peaceful it is!  Have you ever seen anything like it!

This is the place the Lord has for us, and has been teaching me in this process of waiting.  He did not provide a check in the mail for me, or do some miraculous sign and wonder, which could only mean He has another plan and purpose. I know there is another process in this decision to wait.  I am looking to find Him in this time.  Who knows? He may have someone for me to meet through fundraising, or just maybe give me more time for my heart to rest. So far I have been able to see a lot of you which has encouraged my heart so much! Whatever the reason, I know He is good and has a plan.

And so, I thank you for being on this journey with me. I hope you will continue to keep me in your prayers as I continue raising funds.  More than anything, I desire to hear the Lord's direction for this time.  I appreciate each person who is a part of this. May God bless you in abundance of rest!