I am at home in the States right now!!! I have two siblings getting married in July!!! I'm excited to be here for summer...I hope it stops raining soon!
It has been great to reconnect with family after not being here for over a year. It has been great, but I do admit that it has been challenging. My family doesn't recognize their daughter/sister. They see someone who appears to be a part of the family but have said things like "you're very distinct...we're trying to figure out who you are." And when I say recognize, that doesn't mean physically. I look just about the same.
But I do believe God has done and will continue to do a lot of inside changes that may not be as obvious to see as I continue to deepen my relationship with Him. I have learned a lot about myself, my fears, my enemies, my potential, my gifts, my passions, about my past, my present and my future. I have been broken, I have been built up, I have been set free. I have experienced in God in a new and real way!
Talking with someone recently I asked why they believed God to be real. What I was looking for in their response was that they could say that they have experienced Him, beyond what the Bible says, beyond what their parents say, what church says, what their "supposed" to believe. But that really they believed in God because they had experienced Him!
My journey with God will never end. I will make mistakes, learn from them, and keep walking and growing; holding on to God's hand every step of the way.
One thing I have also learned is that when I hear from the Lord, I also look to others. I want to hear concerns and advice. But that doesn't mean that I will or have to walk exactly according to the advice or concerns. I want to go before the Lord with what He's spoken, with what others have shared and weigh them before Him, seek His best.
I will not doubt in the darkness/confusion/conflict/disagreement what I believe God has spoken to me in the light/clarity.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Hey blogging world....
The past 5 months I was apart of the leadership team of the
Discipleship Training School here in Mendoza! We had 18 students from
5 nations, the school had two different orientations, one in
counseling/mercy and the other in sports! It was an amazing time of
seeing God transform lives, do miracles in everyday situations,
encourage and disciple others to seek God and a time of growing,
stretching and deepening my personal walk with the Lord! I co-lead an
outreach team of 5 students and we went to Santa Cruz, Argentina (far
south). We worked in various cities doing children´s events, sharing
with youth groups, and always interceding and evangelizing, and
showing God´s love through simple acts of kindness!
I am ready to continue all that God has for me to do here in Mendoza!
I am focusing on raising up the Children´s Ministry, working with
various activities in the different ministries here in YWAM
Mendoza...sports, mercy, art, King´s Kids, and so much more!
Please join me in prayer and support for the challenges and new
opportunities God has for this year! I hope to see great changes in
the lives of many children throughout Mendoza!
The past 5 months I was apart of the leadership team of the
Discipleship Training School here in Mendoza! We had 18 students from
5 nations, the school had two different orientations, one in
counseling/mercy and the other in sports! It was an amazing time of
seeing God transform lives, do miracles in everyday situations,
encourage and disciple others to seek God and a time of growing,
stretching and deepening my personal walk with the Lord! I co-lead an
outreach team of 5 students and we went to Santa Cruz, Argentina (far
south). We worked in various cities doing children´s events, sharing
with youth groups, and always interceding and evangelizing, and
showing God´s love through simple acts of kindness!
I am ready to continue all that God has for me to do here in Mendoza!
I am focusing on raising up the Children´s Ministry, working with
various activities in the different ministries here in YWAM
Mendoza...sports, mercy, art, King´s Kids, and so much more!
Please join me in prayer and support for the challenges and new
opportunities God has for this year! I hope to see great changes in
the lives of many children throughout Mendoza!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The path...
I was going through a rough time and some asked me how I felt, he wanted to know what was going through my head, how I really felt and this is what I said...
¨I feel like a child running down a path laughing cheerfully with friends when all of the sudden I find myslef in the middle of a huge mud puddle.
I call to my friends asking for help and in return they look back at me surprised by my condition and one says, ¨get yourself out! your the one who wasn´t looking far enough ahead, it´s your own fault you ended up there in the mud!¨
I felt so broken and abandoned inside, I began to cry as I sat there in the muddy path watching my friends go on ahead laughing excited for the upcoming events...¨
I know all situations work out for the good of those who love and seek God. He has shown himself faith through it all...I don´t know where the path ends, but I looking ahead, watching out for mud puddles, but over all, looking up to my Daddy who carries me through it all! New things are coming, I find myself on the path again, no more mud puddle, no more tears, just hope and peace!!!
¨I feel like a child running down a path laughing cheerfully with friends when all of the sudden I find myslef in the middle of a huge mud puddle.
I call to my friends asking for help and in return they look back at me surprised by my condition and one says, ¨get yourself out! your the one who wasn´t looking far enough ahead, it´s your own fault you ended up there in the mud!¨
I felt so broken and abandoned inside, I began to cry as I sat there in the muddy path watching my friends go on ahead laughing excited for the upcoming events...¨
I know all situations work out for the good of those who love and seek God. He has shown himself faith through it all...I don´t know where the path ends, but I looking ahead, watching out for mud puddles, but over all, looking up to my Daddy who carries me through it all! New things are coming, I find myself on the path again, no more mud puddle, no more tears, just hope and peace!!!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Update on Life
Friends,
I don’t know where this letter finds you, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of you and praying that wherever you are, you recognize the presence of the almighty God right beside you. As you are there and I am here, let me tell you about what’s happening in Mendoza.
As you might know I have been working as a volunteer in a preschool in my neighborhood. It has been such a great opportunity to get to know the children of the area, to see how a preschool is run, to take ideas and create new ones, and most importantly to bring the presence of God into a dark place.
These children need His love. They are, at such a young age (3 years old), acting in ways that I wouldn’t want my child of any age to act. They come from a lower class in society where abuse just might be a part of their little lives, where hunger is seen on a small scale, where violence is a daily occurrence and seen as normal. These kids need role models, examples to follow and that is way God has called me to this place, to love them, protect them, teach them, stand up for them, and show them abundant life in Jesus.
This month we were able to participate in a movement/protest against the legalization of homosexual marriage and child adoption. There have been two of these events with more than 1000 people standing up for God’s original design for family. It is possible that due to the rising up of so many people all over Argentina, the law might not be approved!
I continue praying and seeking God’s guidance as to the steps we are to take in moving the Kid’s Center ministry forward. What does God have in mind? What are the next steps we are to take? Who will be apart of this ministry (directly and indirectly)? Where should we buy property and build? These are all questions that only God knows the answers to, the key is to seek His heart and discover His will.
I had an accident about a month ago and hurt my neck and back. I did two weeks of physical therapy and am feeling much better. While I was attending the sessions I had the opportunity on various occasions to tell the therapists about my faith and the gift of salvation! The word of the Lord never returns void and I pray that this seed will take root in their hearts and that they may come to know God personally.
Please keep me in your prayers as I continue to live by faith daily extending His kingdom. God has brought me to a deeper level with Him; I am learning to walk daily sustained by His miracles. May God give us strength each day to die to ourselves and put Him on the throne. He knows best and has authority over all things!
I don’t know where this letter finds you, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of you and praying that wherever you are, you recognize the presence of the almighty God right beside you. As you are there and I am here, let me tell you about what’s happening in Mendoza.
As you might know I have been working as a volunteer in a preschool in my neighborhood. It has been such a great opportunity to get to know the children of the area, to see how a preschool is run, to take ideas and create new ones, and most importantly to bring the presence of God into a dark place.
These children need His love. They are, at such a young age (3 years old), acting in ways that I wouldn’t want my child of any age to act. They come from a lower class in society where abuse just might be a part of their little lives, where hunger is seen on a small scale, where violence is a daily occurrence and seen as normal. These kids need role models, examples to follow and that is way God has called me to this place, to love them, protect them, teach them, stand up for them, and show them abundant life in Jesus.
This month we were able to participate in a movement/protest against the legalization of homosexual marriage and child adoption. There have been two of these events with more than 1000 people standing up for God’s original design for family. It is possible that due to the rising up of so many people all over Argentina, the law might not be approved!
I continue praying and seeking God’s guidance as to the steps we are to take in moving the Kid’s Center ministry forward. What does God have in mind? What are the next steps we are to take? Who will be apart of this ministry (directly and indirectly)? Where should we buy property and build? These are all questions that only God knows the answers to, the key is to seek His heart and discover His will.
I had an accident about a month ago and hurt my neck and back. I did two weeks of physical therapy and am feeling much better. While I was attending the sessions I had the opportunity on various occasions to tell the therapists about my faith and the gift of salvation! The word of the Lord never returns void and I pray that this seed will take root in their hearts and that they may come to know God personally.
Please keep me in your prayers as I continue to live by faith daily extending His kingdom. God has brought me to a deeper level with Him; I am learning to walk daily sustained by His miracles. May God give us strength each day to die to ourselves and put Him on the throne. He knows best and has authority over all things!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Open Doors
God has been speaking to me a lot lately about His plans and dreams for me!
Let´s rewind a bit...
May 2007, it was my last year of highschool and I was on the varsity track team. I had been doing track and field for six years, i loved it and God had blessed me with this talent! I had two different colleges that had invited me to run track for them, but after praying about it I felt that God was calling me to head a different direction...Mendoza, Argentina!
It was not the easiest thing leaing home and i had really enjoyed the years of running track, but felt like God was calling to move on to something new.
After arriving here and realizing that soccer is almost as important as eating, i decided to give it a shot. I had never really played it back home since it wasn´t a sport that anyone in my family played, but thought it would be fun to learn!
It wasn´t very long until i began to really enjoy planning and they asked me to join the girls team here on the YWAM base! I said yes and we began practicing each week!
Last year in August as i was playing soccer one day, I had an accident and tore my ACL (a ligament in my knee). It didn´t take me very long to realize what i had done since two years previously i had tore the ssame ligament in the other knee.
I flew home and had surgery, the doctors told me that i needed to rest and wait 6 months before playing sports again. I did my exercises and recovery as they told me, and when March rolled around i slowly and cautiously began to play soccer again.
Last week as i was playing i streched a muscle weird and it was sore for about 3 days. I was frustrated and did understand why i was getting hurt again. It had been awhile since the last time i had played, but i began to pray about it and ask God what He wanted to speak to me through this.
In my frustration i thought to myself:¨why would God give me such a strong passion and love for sports if i just keep getting hurt and then am unable to play?¨
Then suddenly i was reminded of a quote one of my leaders once told me: ¨When God gives us dreams and passions, He gives us doors to walk through. Sometimes we keep trying to open one, but it seems that no matter how hard we try to beat down the door, it won´t open...it´s then that we need to realize that there are other doors. It doesn´t mean that God doesn´t want us to walk in the dream or passion, it just means we need to find the right door to walk through in order to fulfill God´s dream.¨ I am realizing that maybe soccer is not the right door for me. As i was seeking the Lord and the door, God reminded me of something that I gave up when i came here. I gave up running, i had loved it, i wanted to run in college, i loved competing, but i had chosen something greater by coming here and now was reminding me of that dream and passion i left behind.
I don´t know what God has for me in the future, but i am seeking the right door to wak through in order to fulfill the dreams God has for my life!
I am talking with my leaders and praying about joining a track team here in Mendoza!
Please keep me in your prayers as I seek God and the doors He wants to open in my life!
Let´s rewind a bit...
May 2007, it was my last year of highschool and I was on the varsity track team. I had been doing track and field for six years, i loved it and God had blessed me with this talent! I had two different colleges that had invited me to run track for them, but after praying about it I felt that God was calling me to head a different direction...Mendoza, Argentina!
It was not the easiest thing leaing home and i had really enjoyed the years of running track, but felt like God was calling to move on to something new.
After arriving here and realizing that soccer is almost as important as eating, i decided to give it a shot. I had never really played it back home since it wasn´t a sport that anyone in my family played, but thought it would be fun to learn!
It wasn´t very long until i began to really enjoy planning and they asked me to join the girls team here on the YWAM base! I said yes and we began practicing each week!
Last year in August as i was playing soccer one day, I had an accident and tore my ACL (a ligament in my knee). It didn´t take me very long to realize what i had done since two years previously i had tore the ssame ligament in the other knee.
I flew home and had surgery, the doctors told me that i needed to rest and wait 6 months before playing sports again. I did my exercises and recovery as they told me, and when March rolled around i slowly and cautiously began to play soccer again.
Last week as i was playing i streched a muscle weird and it was sore for about 3 days. I was frustrated and did understand why i was getting hurt again. It had been awhile since the last time i had played, but i began to pray about it and ask God what He wanted to speak to me through this.
In my frustration i thought to myself:¨why would God give me such a strong passion and love for sports if i just keep getting hurt and then am unable to play?¨
Then suddenly i was reminded of a quote one of my leaders once told me: ¨When God gives us dreams and passions, He gives us doors to walk through. Sometimes we keep trying to open one, but it seems that no matter how hard we try to beat down the door, it won´t open...it´s then that we need to realize that there are other doors. It doesn´t mean that God doesn´t want us to walk in the dream or passion, it just means we need to find the right door to walk through in order to fulfill God´s dream.¨ I am realizing that maybe soccer is not the right door for me. As i was seeking the Lord and the door, God reminded me of something that I gave up when i came here. I gave up running, i had loved it, i wanted to run in college, i loved competing, but i had chosen something greater by coming here and now was reminding me of that dream and passion i left behind.
I don´t know what God has for me in the future, but i am seeking the right door to wak through in order to fulfill the dreams God has for my life!
I am talking with my leaders and praying about joining a track team here in Mendoza!
Please keep me in your prayers as I seek God and the doors He wants to open in my life!
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