14 days and counting...

How different my life is today than just a few days ago - not to mention the differences I am about to encounter... I have officially finished working at my job, I moved all my belongings into storage, and am currently camped out at my parents house for the next two weeks.

Everything has been coming together so smoothly - from friends donating airline miles, to anonymous donations of $5,000 (!!!), getting a discount on a new computer, and sales on items I have needed to purcahse, I definitely am feeling blessed. People are literally coming out of the woodwork and it is crazy! A friend said to me the other day, "God does not call those who are equipped, he equips those who are called."

There are times where I simply do not feel worthy of the calling! I cannot believe God is allowing me to be used in this ministry, and not only that, but granting me my hearts desire in doing so! Truly blessed to be a blessing...

With 14 days left until I fly out, these couple of weeks are going to be a busy time of preparation. Taxes, closing accounts, updating addresses, and spending as much time reading, relaxing, and listening to lectures/podcasts as I possibly can. So thankful for the stability of my family and friends amidst this whirlwind!

Miss Rachel told me about this video a few weeks ago, it resonates so strongly with my heart right now...

Beyond excited :)

The desire of my heart

"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun." ~Psalm 37:3-6

Thailand has grown in my heart like wildfire. The more I learn about this country and this cause, the more I am convinced that this is exactly where I should be. I am so grateful that the LORD knows me better than I know myself! This journey has already taught me how much I want to walk in the way He is directing. How much else have I missed trying to do things my own way?

I was talking to Katie earlier this week - she has been telling her friends about my journey as well. She was speaking with a girl who has known her for a while. After hearing Katie's update, her friend said - 'wait, is this the sister who was in Arizona that we were praying for!?' :) - Reflecting on how much God has done in my life the last few years. So grateful for His love...

Praying that He would continue to go ahead of me. One month left and still a lot of details and logistics that need to come together. My heart is already there...

Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 ~
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."

How true this has been in my life over the last month, and I am SO glad, HE is in control!!! I am no longer going to India. Mike emailed me several weeks ago saying that Roshan was concerned about some of the things going on in the community there, and they did not think it wise for me to come. At first I was completely overwhelmed! Having already told work, and set in my mind that this was the plan for my life the upcoming year, it fully rocked my world. So grateful that our God is a strong tower!

Mike reassured me that after praying over the situation, he still had complete peace that I was being sent, and that this was not a question of "if" or "when" I would be going, but really just that God was re-directing us as to where. He had already been in contact with some people connected to Remember Nhu about the potential for me going there. At first, I was not sure that was in my heart. I was still reeling from the news about India, so I asked him to continue to pursue logistics while I prayed and re-aligned my heart with the new direction God was taking me. I was hesitant to jump immediately into another location. I did not want to simply "fill the void" left after India fell through. I knew that God had been calling me to Go, but with such a drastic change, I needed to reassure myself that this was still HIS will for my life.

Over the last few weeks, the details for me to travel to Thailand and work with Remember Nhu have been continuing smoothly and the more I learn about this opportunity, the more certain I feel that this is SUCH a good fit for me. I will be able to use some of my business experience, and will be more plugged in with a community of American believers there. I spoke to Carl (the founder) last night, and after we hung up was more excited about this than I can express.

I have definitely been battling against some fear though ~ up until May when I did my 'dreams poster,' (another story for another time but THANK YOU to Diane Comer!!), I had never really thought that this dream could become a reality in my life. And then when India fell through, it only perpetuated that fear. My prayer is that the Lord would continue to reassure me along this path, and that the details would continue to progress smoothly. Furthermore, I know that ultimately my goal is to serve Him and to walk within His will - so even if everything fell through tomorrow, fear is not an option! :).

Much more to come I am sure about Remember Nhu and my journeys to THAILAND (Lord Willing!).
http://www.remembernhu.org/

Always an adventure, and thank God for that!! =D