Expectations of My Mission Trip

I am so stoked for this mission trip! I have no worries, as of last week and I am more then ready to jump on that plane and start the new chapter of my life! I know that this is in God’s plan for my life, and I am more than willing to slip on some walking shoes and run down this path He is making for me. I was overwhelmed with stress throughout the process of preparing for this trip, however I have not one ounce left in my body. All doubts, fears, and second thoughts have become extinct and I am overflowing with excitement to be able to be a part of this Africa team. I was anxious about everything until a family friend by the name of Beverly Crisman anointed my feet, hands, and forehead with lavendar scented oil and handed me a journal to keep track of my life on the field as a walking testimony for Christ. I ran down to my basement and started writing everything that was on my mind and how I was really nervous that my passport was not going to get back to me in time to go to Africa from the people who do the tourist visas. Then suddenly, God nudged me to open my Bible and when I did it fell open to Psalm and my eyes were drawn to chapter 27 which is copied at the end of this blog. Definitely check that out. It is an amazing verse and it is quite obvious to me that He was telling me not to worry so much. At that moment I was filled with peace and comfort and I have been crazy optimistic since! I shared it with the congregation today, and they loved the chapter as well. I mean come on guys, who can’t love the fact that we can shout, “THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION, WHOM SHALL I FEAR?” I don’t think it gets any better than that! I really am looking forward to God completely restoring the relationship between me and Him, and for Him to give me endless possibilities to share the word of God. I will not stop until I have touched and impacted lives with the words that God speaks through me. I look forward to getting a strong hold on who I really am as a child of God. I believe He will strengthen my giftings of singing, prophecies, speaking in tongues, and the various others that He has blessed me with.

 

I do have some prayer requests, so all you fellow prayer warriors please lift me up! I get sick pretty easily, so please pray for me to stay very healthy throughout the trip. Also, for God’s provision and protection for my team and I.

^{Psalm 27: 1-14} The Lord is my light and my salvation-  so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. The one thing I ask of the Lord- the thing I seek most- is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the Lord with music. Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.” Do not turn your back on me.  Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation! Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close. Teach me how to live, O Lord.  Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.