This past week and a half has been filled with many great adventures. First, being a part of a great friend's wedding. It was a beautiful event, and I am so happy for her and her new husband.
This summer, God has been teaching me to trust him in the area of finances. At first, I worked my butt off in town in order that I may contribute in sending myself, financially, to Bolivia. After about a month,however, I really felt him pulling me to volunteer at a local Bible Camp called Lake of the Trees. At first I was a little anxious- How would I ever raise enough money when I am away? Not only that, but how would I ever get all the preparations done? Well the Lord knows. And he knew. This is my preparation. It has been such a great joy to me being at LOTT. I am continually giving my time up to him. If my life is his, then my time is also. I have learned so much being at LOTT. Being a leader and role model to these children is a joy beyond words. I know now where my passion lies and I can see that he wants me in Bolivia in order that I may use the passion and gifting he gave me to work with the children there. The children that are hurting, the ones who long for a good role model and long for the love of Christ. I have started to understand why the Lord loves the innocence of the children. Children are indeed a precious gift to the world.
I know the Lord will provide my every need. He will not call me to something and not prepare me in every way for it.
This coming weekend, I am holding a giant garage sale. All the money that is given is going towards Bolivia. I was so encouraged to see many people from the community and my family give their stuff or their time in order to see this be a successful event. God is good. We now have 100s of dollars worth of stuff (only about half of it ours) and my entire extended family living in 100 mile is coming out this next friday and saterday to help with the garage sale. The Lord provides eh? What a great God we serve. It is amazing that he loves us so much.