Throughout the past year I have been asking God for specific direction when it comes to international missions. I have gone back and forth and plans have changed countless times but it seems that I'm finally seeing a somewhat clear picture of what my near future may look like (though we all know that's subject to change)! For those of you who are interested, this is what life is looking like for me right now:
-Employment: I'm working 2 jobs - one at a daycare and one at Ankeny Free Church as a Worship Coordinator.
-Missions: I have OFFICIALLY started the process to become a missionary with an agency called Converge Worldwide. It is likely that my first "deployment" will be a 1-2 year long internship in Africa. Soon I will start raising funds to get me over there for the internship!
-Living Situation: I'm living with my dad, who has graciously allowed me to stay with him for no rent so I can save money for missions.
-Jonathan's House: I'm the Sponsorship Coordinator for Jonathan's House for Orphans in Central African Republic and though I won't be doing my internship in that country I still plan to stay in contact with the people there.
-GOD IS MOVING. None of this would be possible without Him, I really mean that. His thoughts and ways are far greater than my own and my deepest desire is to bring Him glory in everything He calls me to.
Here's how you can pray:
-For the (approximately) 6,400 people groups in the world who have never heard the Gospel. They are living in darkness until they hear this good news!
-For the missionaries you or your church already support. They have exhausting jobs and need specific prayer, based on their situations!
-For me as I start this journey to live out the Great Commission. I can't wait to see all that God has in store!
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Grateful for you all! If you are interested in hearing more about my journey or about missions in general, please get ahold of me and we'll get together!
"Then I heard the voice of the LORD saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" ~Isaiah 6:8
