I have been blown away by the support of everyone lately. Just to know that I have so many people praying for me and pulling for me is amazing and something I can never really repay. To those who have been following me, praying for me, encouraging me, and especially those who have been with me from the start, thanks so much. It means the world to me--YOU mean the world to me. God has really been using the weeks up to the trip to show me how much I am loved and supported. And that to me, is simply amazing.
With it being a little over 2 weeks out, my nerves are really starting to get to me. I've had times where I'm just like "What the heck am I doing?" I know it is going to be an awesome 2 months, but it is still crazy to think about sometimes. I've never done anything like this, and it freaks me out at times. So if you could really just pray about my nerves and to fully trust in God in the days leading up to Africa and while I'm in it, that would be swell.
One of the things I'm really nervous about is the fact that I will not be able to really talk to anyone for 2 months. Yes, I'll be able to post weekly updates after the second week, but I can't call my family or my best friend up if something comes up. That's really hard for me to even comprehend. However, as hard as that will be, I am so stoked to be able to rely on God in a way we don't really have to here in the States. I will be forced to call Him up first, and I'm so excited for that. I'm excited for my relationship with God to grow and get stronger. While it is going to be ridiculously hard for me, I know it is worth it and I am stoked about it. I know He'll help me get through it, but man, is it going to be tough.
In addition to having a hard time with not being able to communicate with people really, I know that there are going to be times when I struggle with things in general. I pray that God would give me the strength to stick it out. I know He can help me with anything. He can get us all through anything. And that's amazing.
I've been feeling really inadequate lately--like I'm so unprepared and not ready. I know that God is not going to give me something I can't handle. I know that we're perfect for whatever He throws in front of us. The thing is, I have to trust that. "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called." It's one of my favorite quotes, and something my good friend reminded me of last night. I know He'll take care of me and provide for me, and I take comfort in that, but I also need to trust in that. That quote will probably stick with me the next several weeks. Thanks, friend, for reminding me.
I feel like there's a lot to do before I leave so that is kind of freaking me out. It is also really hard because I come back August 14, and classes start August 24. Not only will I have to adjust to life back in the States, but then I have to adjust back to life at UF. Crazy transitions.
I think that's it for now. Thank you so much for your love and support!
Run down on what to pray for:
--My nerves, that God would calm them and that I would trust in Him through it all
--Getting everything done before I have to leave
--For God to be preparing my heart for this journey
--To really rely on God when I'm in Malawi; That my relationship with God would just get even stronger and to know that He is the source of true comfort; That when I miss people, I turn to God and He helps me get through it.
--To trust in Him that He will provide and equip me
--For His strength to get me through things when I struggle
--This is far in advance, but for my return and the transitions back to the U.S. and UF.
i will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. -isaiah 49:6
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