A Blank Canvas
"Going a little farther, he fell facedown and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will'". Matthew 26:39
Hey you guys! We made it to Rosarito! I’m so grateful for all of the messages I got of you guys praying for me, it really blessed me to know that you guys are thinking of me. I feel the love! We are staying at the Connections House where we’ll be for some time, they’ve been so hospitable to us and provided amazing food! I’m super excited because we’re expecting a taquero soon, which I know will be amazing!
So, far I’ve already learned a lot. Learning more about missions is what I came for and God has definitely been speaking to me through our classes. Our first night here was one that I NEEDED. After dinner Pastor Trent gave a message on surrender. He asked us to write down what we think the Lord is saying to us, where He might be leading us, or what we expect from the school. After writing that, we were told to surrender whatever was on that paper and burn in the fire pit. In my paper, along with my written plans there were also some fears and worries that had been troubling me. So, when I approached the fire, it was time to burn them too. I hated the thought of holding on to this paper, I wanted to let it go, but I was a little scared. I had told the Lord that once I throw this paper with my plans and fears, I didn’t want to go back to it. I wanted to surrender it all. I didn’t want to hold on to anything that wasn’t going to glorify the Lord. I threw my paper in and watched it turn to ashes. Physically and spiritually speaking, I don’t want to have that paper back, I don’t want what I want, I want what God wants. Ashes were not going to serve any purpose to me, so I can’t go back and get them. It comforts me to know that God is going to be with me wherever I go, and I want to go wherever He is.
Tomorrow will consist of more learning and the dump outreach! I’m super excited to see what God is going to do. I pray you all are encouraged and I would love to hear back from all of you, God bless!