"Whoever serves me must follow me." John 12:16

I promise I will get better at posting on my blog once I am in Haiti =)  Right now has been a time filled with fun, joy, and business.  I have been able to spend time with family, see my baby cousins get baptized, and see two of my very close friends get married.  With all of this business became a battle.  I found myself relying on myself and not listening and hearing from God.  When I am not digging into the Word and praying continually, Satan sees the areas to creep into my heart and knock me down.  Seeing all of my friends getting married, getting jobs, and living life; I was beginning to reconsider what God is asking of me.  Why am I having to leave my comfortable life? Why can't I stay with my wonderful boyfriend?  Why am I not thinking about weddings right now?  These questions were not coming from the Lord.  As soon as I stepped away from my selfish thoughts and began to read the Word and hear from my Creator again, it all became clear.  Jesus says, "Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be.  My father will honor the one who serves me." How can I be scared?  How can I reconsider the life that Jesus has called me to?  God will go above and beyond to fulfill every desire in my heart and will meet all needs according to his glorious riches-- the only thing I have to do is trust God and to say yes to Jesus.  I have to deny myself daily and place my life in His place.  There is no better place to be than in your Father, your Creators arms.  What a blessing that God gives us a purpose on this world.  You can live for yourself or you can run after the Man who has the plan, who knows the answers, and knows how to meet all of your needs.   

As I am patiently waiting for the moving day to come, I am getting to spend wonderful time with my family and friends.  I am continuing to work on raising support to help provide plane tickets and additional funding needed in Haiti. If you would like to help just click this link Outside the Bowl and donate what you feel would help! It is the most encouraging thing to know I have friends and family who believe what God has called me to is important. For those who are praying for me pray that God will continue to provide financially, prepare my heart along with my families heart.  =)