The Story...

So, here's the story of how God lead me to YWAM...

When I lost my job (and also graduated college) back in August I really started to think about what was next for me. Even though losing my job was really hard, God was teaching me a lot through it. One of those things being I needed to focus on my next step for Him. Ever since I came back from Africa last year I knew I wanted to do more mission work. And I knew I wanted to do something more long term, because that's what I felt God leading me towards. So, as I was thinking about my next steps God suddenly put YWAM on my heart. I looked it up and got as much info as I could. I soon found a link to a "Children at Risk Discipleship Training School" that I really liked. I could not get it out of my mind! So, after thinking it over for a couple days, and trying to make a decision I finally decided to apply!

Then on November 5th, 2011 I was officially accepted!!

I was out with my sister at the mall when I looked down at my phone and saw that I had a new email. After seeing the title I knew I didn't want to open it just yet. I wanted to wait until I got home and was by myself so that I could focus on it. 

 It was an amazing moment reading the words:

"You have been accepted"!!!! 

Praise God! 

Next Year...

Next year (Jan 2013) I will be going overseas for my YWAM outreach! Not exactly sure which country I am going to, but we get to choose in September, once we have started our Children at Risk training and have seen a presentation on each country that our teams will be going to. So I will just have to see where God wants me! I am thinking Asia (Thailand or India), but it may just be my desires, not sure yet. I do not want this to be my decision! I only want it to be God's! For it's He that is sending me and giving me the strength, wisdom, and comfort to even do this at all. I don't want any part of this missionary training to be about me! Wow, that's good stuff, haha, I need to say that next time the Devil tries to discourage me with thoughts about things like: "Am I really doing this?", "Why am I leaving my awesome job, my awesome church, and my awesome family and friends?", "What have I gotten myself into?", "I'm going to miss my life too much", "This is going to be so uncomfortable", "I don't know anyone that I'm going to be spending 6 months with!", "There's no way I will get all that money!".... etc. 

Well, guess what? IT'S NOT ABOUT ME! 

It's about bringing glory to God, and being His hands and Feet, and showing His love to the world, and telling others about Him and how they can know Him. Period. 

This scripture is on my wall and I think of it often when I ask myself: "Why me?" or "I can't do this!" 

1 Timothy 1:12

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service."

And this one: 

1 Thessalonians 5:24

"The One who calls you is faithful and HE will do it."

See, IT'S NOT ABOUT ME!

OK so now that I'm done preaching to myself, here is an amazing video that the past Children at Risk outreach teams put together showing the faces of risk around the world. This video really touched me, because this is where I will be next year! Please watch! Ahhhhh, I'm so excited!!!

Fundraising

So far I have $2,280 raised for YWAM, (not even counting Kindle Fire entries)!! 


This means over half of my YWAM tuition is PAID for!!!!! God is so good!! Thanks so much to everyone who gave in some way (including prayer)!! I couldn't do this without you!! It means so much to me to have support from each and every one of you! 


Stay tuned for more fundraisers, giveaways, and opportunities to give! 

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog! As you know God is calling me into foreign missions and I will be attending a Missionary Training School with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) starting in September.
I plan on using this blog to update everyone about my adventures during my training. 

I have already begun the countdown, of course! 

In 87 days I will be in Madison, WI along with about 40 other students from around the world ready to begin our DTS (Discipleship Training School). All I can say is I am very excited!!!

Check back soon for more updates and information!