Hello Family and Friends
Once again, I want to thank you for all your prayers and support. It truly means so much to me to know I have wonder family and friends supporting me through this new life journey of walking with Jesus. I pray as I continue in obedience to God’s plan for my life, that whether you understand or not you keep supporting me, but most of all that you trust that God knows better and His plans are greater than any of ours can ever be.
It’s crazy to think that in the last nine days, the Lord has completely changed me. Now knowing everything I know; I can no longer go back to the life I once was comfortable in. As I’ve been studying the Bible more in depth, it’s been very evident that God didn’t just send Jesus Christ to die for our sins and to show us what it looks like to be perfect human. We are not called to live comfortably in our communities because we know we are saved. All throughout scripture it is clear that our command as believers in Jesus Christ is to share the Gospel with ALL NATIONS.
In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands us to the global mission of spreading the Gospel. Mark 16:15 emphasizes the seriousness of our mission- to reach every corner of the earth with the message of salvation. Acts 1:8 gives us the promise of the Holy Spirit’s power, and this is key to our ability to spread the Gospel. In Romans 10:14-15, Paul’s question highlights the importance of preaching the Gospel for faith to arise in people’s hearts. Romans 1:16 encourages us as believers of Christ to boldly share the Gospel. I can keep going, but I pray you get the point. It’s extremely evident that we must share the Good News, but don’t just trust me words. I encourage you to go read these scriptures on your own.
The Katia that left Calvary Chapel Saving Grace on the afternoon of July 7th, 2024, no longer exits. That Katia was very excited in having a relationship with Christ, but she wasn’t applying all she had been learning in the world around her. It’s not that she didn’t care for the salvation of the people she loved, but she was scared to lose those close to her if she was to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Why? Because the Gospel is offensive. It makes people who are living in sin uncomfortable; people who are not ready to recognize that they are living in complete sin by putting money, material things, stability, etc. before God.
So, now I ask myself, will I choose to spend my life chasing the “American dream,” (which will never fulfill me anyways) or give my life to proclaim the kingdom of God? In other words, will I choose to follow Jesus no matter the cost? Trust me, following Jesus comes with a cost. Will I choose to obey Jesus and trust that He has put me on this earth for a purpose? My answer is a resounding YESSS!! I choose JESUS!!!! Now I ask you the same thing. Are you willing to count the cost and follow Jesus? You will never regret it. He is so worthy.
I remember the day I chose to give my life to Christ. I didn’t really know what I was signing up for, but I believed in Jesus. I knew He was real, and I knew that the life I was living without him was depressing, sad, and empty. So, I took that big step of faith, and oh man, am I grateful I did! The life I now have walking with Jesus is absolutely beautiful. I say this because in reality there’s no word to describe the grace the Lord has shown me. Jesus is real and the Bible is true. If you knew the person I was before, the things I, did, and the sin I lived in, I hope that you also believe. This is the testimony of my life. If Jesus could save a sinner like me, He can save you! So, I will spend the rest of my life proclaiming His name, even if it costs me my life. Jesus laid down His life for me, so I will lay my life for Him.
Here are some pictures of this last week’s outreaches and with the other students. if you’d like to be updated more frequently reply to this newsletter to let me know.
Prayer Request:
- The safety and health of my team and I
- To keep surrendering my life to The Lord Daily
- For all fear of possibly being called to the Muslim world
Praise Reports:
- My mental health has been improving and I’ve had fewer moments of uncertainty
Thank you for taking the time to read this update and for joining in on the work of the Lord in my life and throughout the country of Mexico. It means so much to me. If you feel led to partner with me through financial support, you can do so by clicking the blue button down below. Please keep me and the team in prayer. I am praying for you all as well. Please feel free to respond with any personal prayer requests as I would love to know how to be lifting you up to the Lord. Until next time.
For His glory,
Katia