So as of today I have exactly 50 days until I leave for my DTS. I can't believe how quickly time goes by! I'm in a very surreal place right now, and my emotions are bouncing between nervous and excited so fast I can't keep track.
I'm not nervous about the actual DTS, I know it is going to be a life-changing, mind-blowing, awe-inspiring experience. I know I'm going to learn things about God and His Word that I never knew, and I know I'm going to learn a lot about myself as I step out on my own. I know I won't be alone, but I have never been in that place where I have God and only God to depend on; without the familiarity of home and my family and friends to lean on. It's going to be a growing experience for me both spiritually and personally. That makes me excited!
My nerves are mostly related to the amount of time I will be spending away from my family and friends. Living within ten minutes of every member of your family is a privaledge a lot of people don't have, and I am so grateful that I do, but I know its going to make being away from them even harder. I ask everyone to pray for me, that God would carry me through those days of homesickness and that he would send people into my life to uplift me when I am feeling down. I know that God is calling, not just me, but each and every person who will be attending the fall 09 DTS for a reason, and I know we will all lean on eachother for support when we have rough days. We will be our own little fam away from fam.
I am so thankful for God's provision in paying for my DTS. I am so close to my goal, closer than I thought I could be at this point, which is very exciting. I still need around 1,500 dollars which needs to be paid by October to have my full cost made up, but I am trusting that God will provide as he always has. With work, I will be able to cover about a third of that need, which leaves me a thousand to raise before I go.
I typically go into work around 4pm so I am free before than any day and I usually have three days off during the week as well...
If you need a babysitter or a cleaner anytime, CALL ME! I would love to help you out! I typically know my next weeks schedule by friday, so if you need me I will let you know when I am free! All money earned would go directly to pay for my DTS.
If you would like to send a donation, you can mail them to me at, 104 Briarcliff Way, Greer SC 29651. and THANK YOU! so much, for your generosity!
Please pray for my financial situation that I could meet my goal and go without any worry or stress about money!
Most importantly I ask that all would partner with me in prayer as I prepare to enter the mission field. This is a calling we all share, to carry the love of Christ into the world, and I feel humbled to be a part of the work God is doing through YWAM. I want to be a light to those that I meet, that they would not see me, but see Christ and glorify HIS name!
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!
chels.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Jesus. Be the center.
Jesus, be the center. Be my source, be my life, Jesus. Be the fire in my heart, be the wind in these sails. Be the reason that I live, Jesus. JESUS.
This song has been running through my head for a week or so now, and it's really gotten me thinking. There are so many things in this life that distract and turn our focus away from Christ and onto things that are not lasting or meaningful when all we really need is JESUS.
Our pastor spoke yesterday on how often we lose sight of THE KINGDOM. We think of the kingdom as this far off distant thing that someday will be established when Jesus comes back and, then we'll finally be living in eternity. But in reality, we are living in eternity NOW! For those who have recieved the gift of eternal life through Christ death on the cross and his resurrection, the kingdom is not yet to come, it is here, and only coming closer!
Our pastor gave the example of his very young son who, though he doesn't know exactly where the church is, never doubts that when his daddy says its time to go there, they will get there in just a little while. His son couldn't show tell you the way or draw you a map, but he trusts so completely, he doesn't question whether or not they are going the right direction. He just sits back and lets his daddy get them there.
We need to be like that! We need to trust our heavenly father to lead the way. We are headed for eternity with Jesus at the wheel, and though we don't know where it is exactly, we can be confident that he knows where he is going. As long as we're riding in His car, he will get us to that final destination.
I want to be focused on His kingdom and to have at the forefront of my mind the good news that he is coming back for us! Nothing else in this life matters except for Jesus and what he has done for us. In fact, that's isn't just a part of "life" that IS life!
So, are we truly living?
This song has been running through my head for a week or so now, and it's really gotten me thinking. There are so many things in this life that distract and turn our focus away from Christ and onto things that are not lasting or meaningful when all we really need is JESUS.
Our pastor spoke yesterday on how often we lose sight of THE KINGDOM. We think of the kingdom as this far off distant thing that someday will be established when Jesus comes back and, then we'll finally be living in eternity. But in reality, we are living in eternity NOW! For those who have recieved the gift of eternal life through Christ death on the cross and his resurrection, the kingdom is not yet to come, it is here, and only coming closer!
Our pastor gave the example of his very young son who, though he doesn't know exactly where the church is, never doubts that when his daddy says its time to go there, they will get there in just a little while. His son couldn't show tell you the way or draw you a map, but he trusts so completely, he doesn't question whether or not they are going the right direction. He just sits back and lets his daddy get them there.
We need to be like that! We need to trust our heavenly father to lead the way. We are headed for eternity with Jesus at the wheel, and though we don't know where it is exactly, we can be confident that he knows where he is going. As long as we're riding in His car, he will get us to that final destination.
I want to be focused on His kingdom and to have at the forefront of my mind the good news that he is coming back for us! Nothing else in this life matters except for Jesus and what he has done for us. In fact, that's isn't just a part of "life" that IS life!
So, are we truly living?
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