I‘ve been trying to find the words to describe everything that I am feeling as I am so close to leaving. This weekend my family and I went out to buy important things that I still needed for my trip. We were at the mall and I ran into church friends which was so sweet because I hadn’t seen them in so long!! I was also able to distribute shirts to brother and sisters in the faith on Sunday and a beloved church family prayed over me which really helped me to process even more that I am indeed LEAVING. Wow. I also realized that I have very much missed my church so much… more than I thought, and that I will be missing them very much while I am gone. It was for the first time that I was able to talk face to face with many people about what I will be doing on my mission trip as I brought their shirts to them. I will be doing more distribution this Tuesday-Thursday with the help of my family and a great sister in the faith.
*My sister and brother-in-law went out shopping for some clothe items I still needed and I got to eat a really yummy cheese-steak sandwich. Before that, when we were shopping, we met this really sweet kid who talked to me about how Santa Claus isn’t real and about his bunny with red eyes. I told him about my trip and how I’ll be leaving next week and he was like, “What? Where are you going?” We talked for some time, and I gave him my prayer card so that he could follow me on my blog. So, buddy, if you‘re reading this, HIIIIIIII!!! I’m so happy I met you! It was a blessing to talk to you. You’re right… even though you can’t see God, He is there… just like the air… you can’t see it but you can feel it and because of air, you’re able to breathe. God is the one who led me to go on this mission trip… to get closer to Him and to help others know Him. His name is Jesus!!!! And He loves you very much. PS: always stay close to your mommy, okay?
Well anyway, I am currently cleaning up my room and I am going through my packing stuff. It’s definitely a lot for me mentally because it is my first time preparing for a long trip such as this one, and I admit that I am Ms. Procrastinator for everything. I tend to work better when I have pressure on me, but at the same time, if I could do over the last 2 weeks, I would have definitely used my time more wisely… but there’s no going back now and I am happy I still have time. I am so thankful for the Lord’s provision—through every single person and church that has supported me, especially my parents… my oh my, thank the Lord oh my soul for you all. I read somewhere on a social media page, “Where the Lord leads, He provides.” Last week and this weekend I received donations from brothers and sisters in the faith that have bumped me up to almost 12K on the website. My Father in Heaven has really been ministering to my heart through His Word, His presence and through a song called Promises by Maverick City. If you haven’t listening to it, I’ll leave a link down below. Worship is a lifestyle, not just a song or a genre. It’s something that I have been taught by God and have also taught others. I love this song because it declares the truth, stating the attributes of God and magnifies Him because of His faithfulness. When has He been faithful? He has been faithful through all the ages—He remains the same. And so, what is my response to this? To remain steadfast, and to wait on Him (Psalm 27:14), and to keep the faith.
Anyway, I’ll be getting back to cleaning my room and packing! I pray you are encouraged by Holy Spirit to remain steadfast in His love because the Lord of Lords is worthy of being trusted 100% through every hardship; through every season. His love remains! I love you all. Until next time,
J
