Hey everyone--so I have been back in South Africa for a few days and just want ed to give everyone a little update on what is going on.
I arrived on Friday evening and have been doing my best to beat jet lag, unpack, and get settled. The main goal for this week is to spend some time with God focusing my mind on what He has me here for. I must say there have been many factors trying to steal my attention away; however, I am praying that God would help my mind to stay focused on what He has me here for.
The family I am living with is truly amazing. I am so thankful that they have opened there home up to me and taken me in as one of their own. Even though I am missing my family and they could never be replaced--I feel so blessed to have a "surrogate family" for this season in South Africa.
It has been wonderful to catch up with friends and be reminded of the beautiful, supportive network God has given me here. I truly am blessed with people who share life with me--we have laughed, cried, shared our hearts with one another, and rejoiced for what God has in store for the future.
I have been reminded in so many moments in these past 3 days that God has me exactly where He wants me. I am privileged and honored to be able to live out my dream--and I know that takes place here. There are so many things left to figure out--to-do lists to cross off, meetings to arrange, logistics to sort out--and yet my heart is so at peace with the ministry God has given me. I am overjoyed.
I do ask for your prayers--while the past few days have been full of joy, there have also been some difficult circumstances to work through. God is faithful and I know His hand is on my life. However, I am human and facing some struggles. I ask that you pray that I will face these things head on and work through them so that I can continue to focus on why I am here. Pray that satan will not have a foothold in any area of my life--and that God will triumph in human weakness.
Thank you for your continued support--it is because of you that I get to live my dream every day! I will do my very best to keep you all updated on what is going on with The Hidden Place--thank you for sharing in my life with me. Thank you for being a part of the ministry He has so graciously given me. I can't wait to see what the future holds--and September isn't too far away :)
I arrived on Friday evening and have been doing my best to beat jet lag, unpack, and get settled. The main goal for this week is to spend some time with God focusing my mind on what He has me here for. I must say there have been many factors trying to steal my attention away; however, I am praying that God would help my mind to stay focused on what He has me here for.
The family I am living with is truly amazing. I am so thankful that they have opened there home up to me and taken me in as one of their own. Even though I am missing my family and they could never be replaced--I feel so blessed to have a "surrogate family" for this season in South Africa.
It has been wonderful to catch up with friends and be reminded of the beautiful, supportive network God has given me here. I truly am blessed with people who share life with me--we have laughed, cried, shared our hearts with one another, and rejoiced for what God has in store for the future.
I have been reminded in so many moments in these past 3 days that God has me exactly where He wants me. I am privileged and honored to be able to live out my dream--and I know that takes place here. There are so many things left to figure out--to-do lists to cross off, meetings to arrange, logistics to sort out--and yet my heart is so at peace with the ministry God has given me. I am overjoyed.
I do ask for your prayers--while the past few days have been full of joy, there have also been some difficult circumstances to work through. God is faithful and I know His hand is on my life. However, I am human and facing some struggles. I ask that you pray that I will face these things head on and work through them so that I can continue to focus on why I am here. Pray that satan will not have a foothold in any area of my life--and that God will triumph in human weakness.
Thank you for your continued support--it is because of you that I get to live my dream every day! I will do my very best to keep you all updated on what is going on with The Hidden Place--thank you for sharing in my life with me. Thank you for being a part of the ministry He has so graciously given me. I can't wait to see what the future holds--and September isn't too far away :)
