There have been some life changing things going on in my life recently. So, here's all about it! One of my biggest desires is to live a life for the Lord; to be the person he created me to be and also follow Him in all situations.
For a few years now, I have felt a tugging at my heart to do some sort of mission work to spread the joy of Jesus. At First Wednesday in December (at my church) we met the Segner family, a sweet couple who was moving their lives to a 3rd world country to serve God, instantly, I knew that through prayer I could be right along with them. On Sunday at church, we were informed about a mission trip to Uganda to assist the Segners in any need they might have. I felt a huge urge to stand up and say, "take me." I called my mom after church and told her how strong my interest was in going.. I asked her to be open minded and to pray for me that the will of God be done. Surprisingly, she was extremely open-minded. I spent the next few days in prayer about what choice I should make. On Wednesday, I went to the informational and knew that it was where I was being called to go and help. I went to write my deposit check and realized that I had written my last check for 2 Mary Kay products... UGH. Please don't let this be a sign! So, I told them that I knew for sure God was telling me I was meant to be part of the team and they added me to the list. On Thursday, I left school right after duty and went straight to the church to drop off my check. I spent the next 30 minutes talking with some people I knew in my church (but had never met) who were also going on the trip. I can't even explain how I feel.. it is both surreal and I'm completely speechless. (I can't put into words the magnitude of blessings I feel for being given this opportunity. I already feel changes happening in my heart and I already feel the Holy Spirit guiding me through this process.) After leaning the church, I went home where I regularly check the mail first thing. I sat in my car opening mail and opened one card that was a thank you card... inside the card was a check for the exact amount of money I had to put down as my deposit. WOAH! He really is guiding me already... and I don't feel worthy... Here is a picture of some kiddos from the village that I will be serving.
The website is www.healingfaithuganda.org if you want some more information.
If you're the praying kind- please pray for my heart, the heart of those I will come into contact with, and that I will be able to raise the $4,000 I need to fly to Uganda on July 9th!
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