let the little children come to me...

Let the little children come to me...

September 2, 12

Today I was reminded about the passage from Matthew 19:13-15

“Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away.”

On Sundays in Leticia, many of the roads are completely closed off. Cones are put out and guards are stationed that only allow you to pass if you live there and are headed home. At first I thought, it was kind of crazy. “Why would you completely close off an entire road?!?”  Then moments later I realized they closed them off so that the children could have somewhere to play. Tons, and tons of children were out on bikes, with kites or just walking up in down the street with balls or toys. So many times we get in a rush not just with children, but also with the rush of life and forget to go to Jesus. Not all of these children know Jesus, but it was a great image and reminder to me to stop and go to Him. Forget about the busyness of life and truly rest in Jesus’ hands.

Perhaps we all need to take time, like the children, forget about the tasks of life and go directly to our Father and rest in His hands. 

August 27, 12

You word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

So thankful to have something that can guide each step and give direction to each path. When we spend time with Him, he reveals his path and direction for our lives. Praying you each will seek out time to spend with the Heavenly Father. We can trust that our time with Him will not be wasted, rather that we will have eyes that are open to what He is doing and how he is working.

Last week was very busy with changing from Bogota to Leticia and getting situated, but as I continue to seek him I find that he is right there with me. He is NOT some far off being, but He is in every footstep. Excited to see how God will continue to use me while I am here in Leticia. 

You Invite Us In...8.24.12

So thankful that God invites and take us in. What a blessing it has been to be invited in this first weeks with those leading training, then with the families and missionaries I will be working with. I am so excited for the next few months. 

This morning I was reading Proverbs 16 and was reminded God has a very specific plan and purpose for me coming and on my life. Praying each of you commit your ways to the Lord and completely trust in what God has for you.

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

God has a plan!

This trip and today have been started with Jeremiah 29:11...

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

It excites me that God has a plan and it will be amazing! 

He doesn't just leave us to work on our own, but has it all under control and know exactly what is to come. Today we have been doing orientation and learning a lot about the countries we will serve in and who we are. It has been a learning experience and very encouraging to be with fellow believers who are going through and experiencing the same things as I am. I am very excited about what the future holds and trusting that God will do GREAT things! :) 

HIS Grace is Sufficient!!

I really should be asleep... I head to the airport in about 2 hours! :) 

I am so excited and ready to be "ON MISSION" with Spring Valley Baptist this week! Looking forward to the opportunities that God will give us as we head to Jalaca, Honduras and New Life Children's Home. Please pray as we go and spread the Good News of the Gospel! 

My verse of the day today was: "And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." -2 Corinthians 12:9

Praying as we embark on this journey that we will rest in the fact that His grace is sufficient! 

God is Sovereign!

Even in the ups and downs of life God is Sovereign. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." We don't get to see the script, but we are to take direction and live out what He has for us! I am confident in Romans 8:28,  ^"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Today, I was reminded in our sermon that God is Sovereign. We may not always understand exactly what He has planned, but He is Sovereign and we must respond to Him. Thankful for the amazing friends and family I have and the encouragement that they bring me. Learning in this time of change that God has everything under control and He works things according to His will. I have peace in knowing that He is a Sovereign God and knows exactly what He is doing and will continue to work things together for good, according to his purpose.

God is Sovereign! 

He is in EVERY detail!

Today, I closed a chapter of my life. I said "good-bye" to many friends and co-workers. I have been so blessed to be apart of Lonnie B. Nelson! It has been an amazing couple of years. I learned so much and have grown so much from the people God has placed in my life. 

Even with the sadness of leaving and closing a chapter I am excited that my story isn't finished yet! God has so much in store for my future! No matter if things are going smoothly or if "set backs" are placed before me, I am CONFIDENT that God has an amazing plan and He is in EVERY detail. Psalm 34:18 says "If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut he'll help you catch your great. -MSG" 

Today I was sent this link: Ready to Launch- Devotional

What a blessing it has been. We may not understand all the details, but God is in them ALL! 

Psalm 34:8 "Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see-how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. -MSG" 

Trusting that God is in every detail!