Repentance

This past month and a half may have been a new low point for me in my spiritual walk. It came like a thief in the night where I didn't even notice I was slipping until my prayer and devotional time became merely minutes. But God is good and was so merciful to discipline me through the Word and through sermons that I heard.

Thankfully, I can say with confidence now that I know that God will provide for me. He has shown me His faithfulness and has provided over $12,000 in a matter of 2 months. Never in my life would I have thought that I would be able to raise that much money. And it's true. God was the One who provided, while I did nothing to deserve it. It's been a struggle these past 4 months, learning how to trust in God, and it will probably be a continual life lesson. I just pray and hope that after every struggle that my faith increases even just a tiny bit.

God has also been humbling me these days. I'm learning to love God for who He is and not in the blessings that He provides. It's so hard to not let our circumstances dictate our praise for Him, but God has convicted me of this lesson. I'm just praying that I am reminded of it when I go through hardships in the near future.

For the next 4 months before I leave, I really want to work on building my character and my knowledge of the Word. Please pray for me!

1. Please pray that God will continue to build my character: humility, love, and compassion

2. Please pray that I will be a good steward of the blessings that God has bestowed upon me

3. Please pray that God will give me more opportunities to share the gospel with the people here in the States before I go to Africa.

Other than that, I just want to give thanks to all my supporters because your faithfulness and support has encouraged me so much these past few months. I pray that God challenges and spurs each one of you in your daily walk. Let's continue to run the good race with one mind and one love!