Transformation

To be transformed from one being to the next requires vulnerability, trust, and willingness to change. Transformation into something that I could never have planned or even imagined. I leave for Africa today, June 30th, 2009. I fly from Sacramento airport to Salt Lake City to Paris, France than to Cotonou, Benin. Traveling for 24 hours. My heart is at ease, my spirit is electrified by the joy of Jesus. I am anxious to go and spend time with the Lord. This trip feels like I am going on vacation with only myself and GOD. Yes I am going to be working and serving but I look forward to those additional times that i get to spend alone time with God. My heart is going to be transformed, my life will never be the same. I pray that my intentions for this trip maintain a humble spirit, that I may not become prideful of my "good deed". My heart has been preparing for this growth for a while now and in awe of the magnificent being that God is. God is breathtaking for me, I cant wake up without seeing His loving eyes on my heart and face. I feel like He is helping me go, challenging me to go, and watching me transform into this woman of God He has created me to be. The more i grow spiritually-the more I love myself for who I am. Thank you for reading my blog, for praying for my heart and for my trip. I cant not tell you how blessed I am to have such a strong support community. The eve of my departure some of my family members: aunt, uncle, cousins, parents, Grandparents and siblings gathered together and prayed over my trip. To be in the mist of that was such an encouraging feeling and situation, not to forget the power of God and the Holy Spirit moving through words and levels of spiritual maturity. Tears of Joy and uncertainty were expressed. Words of wisdom were spoken and the expression of love was shown. As I transform into what God has planned for me I am vulnerable, trusting Him, and willing to change for His honor and praise. "I love you Lord and I lift my voice to worship you. Oh my soul rejoice. Take joy my King, in what You hear. May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear."

For the love of Africa

I have been accepted to Africa Mercy ship in Cotonou, Benin. I am so excited to finally see what God as called me to do. I bought my plane ticket to Leave on June 30th to then return July 31st of 2009. I cant not express enough how amazing God is. How He has prepared me in so many areas of my life to embark on such a beautiful mission. I will be serving on the Dining Room staff serving the Doctors, Nurses and other specialized educated crew members to live out what God has called them to do. I am overjoyed to see and step out of my comfort zone and GO to AFRICA! I have been praying about going to Africa for years now. I am overjoyed to see God's hand at work. My heart is anxious for what lies ahead. I trust in the Lord for He is my strength and my protector. I praise His name because I owe Him my life and my effort to Honor Him in all things. I will keep this blog up to date while in Africa. SO if you are curious what I am doing or how I am feeling, this blog will do just that... Express to you my life over in Africa and its the closest you can be to my heart as well, as I will express my heart and my growth spiritually and emotionally here. Thank you for Reading. Thank you for caring about my life.

Thunder and Lightning!

On June 3rd, 2009 I fell in Love with God deeper than before. As the sky was lit up by the lightning bolts and the rumbling of the two world's colliding I could not help but want to sing worship music. "Oh how I love you", "Hosanna" by Brooke Fraiser,and "Sing to the Lord" are just a few that were on my heart. My life is like a love story, Instead of a man with a guitar or harmonica outside my window serenading me with song, God is flashing the brightest lights possible and pounding on my house to get my attention. Now that is a man after a girls heart or someone who wants our attention. Our God is a jealous God. He wants us to be so wrapped up in who He is and He loves us so much that He cant help but want out attention. I was amazed by the creation that God has brought to our lives and to us. I am standing in awe of who God is and what He has the power to do. I felt so small compared to the thunder and lightning. Such a great feeling and attitude to have everyday.