Any proclamation of power reminds me of Scrappy Doo.
Anyways, hello to everyone and thank you for your continuous support through prayer and finances. I know that many people have fallen on hard times, and giving means sacrifice for that I appreciate all of your donations even more (and I still need a whole lot, but I am getting closer thanks to you). I pray that God blesses all of you for being a blessing to me.
Not the point of this post.
1. I Apologize.
I feel like it has been too long since I have updated everyone on what is going on with me.
2. Where to go?
On the second half of my trip, I have so many choices as where to spend that six and a half months. I am really leaning towards Kenya. When I read about Kenya or think of the conditions there, a stirring inside of me errupts for the people, the hope I could bring, the help I could offer. I am pretty sure this will be one of our options, and I would like everyone to be praying for where I will be spending this time because I need to make a decision shortly.
3. Resurrection Power!!!
Happy Late EASTER! I just saw a blog a few days ago that was titled, "Jesus is risen... Hide the eggs." We have so lost the purpose of Easter in this country; it is another gift giving holiday for us spoiled Americans (in general). So, even I was reminded last Sunday of the true purpose of Easter. Not only was Jesus risen from the dead, giving us a hope that surpasses any obstacle even death, but we were given the power that raised him. How amazing is that! As Christians, we have that overwhelming life-giving world-changing resurrection power. Why don't we use it more often? Why don't we expect miracles? Why don't we pray expecting mountains to move? This is what we have been capable of since that very first Easter, let's start living in it.
WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR RESURRECTION POWER.
4. Deadlines and Dreariness.
I have strep throat, and so does mom. However, she sounds much worse than me. Anyways, I have a lot to get done and I am just exhausted with everything that is on my plate. In light of eternity, it's not much, but for right now it's a whole lot more than I can do on my own. For my trip which is an amazing opportunity and the adventure of a lifetime, I have a lot of preparation that still needs to take place, physically and spiritually. I need to purchase a lot of things and raise a lot of money in a short time which is fine because God provides when He calls, but sometimes it seems like a lot (encouragement appreciated). For school, we are coming up on our last stretch. My last class is May 7th and we graduate on the 31st which is fantastic, but I have so many little things that need to be done before this is possible. Lastly, work takes up a lot of time when I could be doing things that matter a whole lot more to me. I could be growing closer to God in that time, but I don't fully take advantage of the time I do have for that. I could be getting more school work done, but would I actually do it in that extra free time? So, work stays for a while longer.
5. Random Insights into My Life (Someone else suggested posting these)
# I have no balance; I often walk into inanimate objects as well as other people
@ The only two people I hang out with outs
ide of my family, are named Rachel
$ I need to go to the dentist to get some teeth filled soon
* I am really terrible for allowing my puppy to sit on the furniture; she just looks so sad and dejected when I say no
^ I babysat today during the VBS meeting. I am an awful babysitter for little boys (2 years or younger. I just give them back to mommy).
& I have over a thousand dollars in my support account
) My car that runs sometimes is named Veronica
! I also name my hats; I added a new one to my collection yesterday from Cracker Barrel (actually Mom did, she bought lunch too)
% I claimed to be Cinderella for almost an entire year of my life
- I smell like Bob Evans all the time; it doesn't wash off
&* I love Jesus with all of my heart and cannot seem to express it as often or as severely as I feel is necessary
> Last one: I hardly ever wear make-up, but I absolutely adore when I get the chance to wear beautiful bright red lipstick on a special occasion.
