Sorry for the lack of new blogs...things have been very busy and I wanted to wait until today to write, so I could update you on our outreach phase choices. We have 5 different options, 2 of which I am ineligible for because I am American, and they don't give visas to Americans. I'm actually ok with it though...it makes my decision that much easier.
My heart is heavy with anxiety, although I know it should not be. There is so much that goes into this decision. I'm anxious to hear the call of God to a specific area, but I'm afraid of the group I will end up with, will I get along with them? will I get along with my leaders? will the money come in? Because summer is just beginning here in Oz, the plane tickets are very expensive. All of these things are in the Lord's hands, I just have to choose to believe it, even when everything around me seems to say the opposite. This morning our prayer and worship time was completely centered around the fact that the Lord is victorious in all He does. He calls people but He also equips them. Please pray for me as I head into a time of deep prayer and fasting for which area I am called to. Here are the issues that I need and want to see victory in:
1. I have to make my decision by this Thursday-- not a very long time
2. All choices, with the exception of one are very expensive, but I do not want price to play any role in my decision. Our God is rich beyond measure and is in complete control of the situation
3. I am worried about what my team will end up looking like, and how we will get along.
4. Our complete outreach fees are due in five weeks and all of my resources have already been tapped
Please pray, intercede, and believe with me for victory in these areas.
Here are the country choices we have been presented with:
1. Jakarta, Indonesia- 3 months $2,900
2. Jakarta- 2 months
Ethiopia- 2 1/2 weeks
Eritrea/Djibouti- 1 week $5,500
3. Jakarta- 2 months
Central African Republic- 3 1/2 weeks $5,500
Eritrea, Djibouti, and especially Central African Republic are closed and often dangerous places to be, but the leaders of my school felt a specific leading to go there. I know the Lord will speak clearly in my decision. Thank you all for your continued prayer and support. This week will be intense but my confidence rests in God's unfailing love and clear guidance. He has proved Himself over and over in my life and I know this will be no different.
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- CharissaMarie
- I recently lost my fourth car in a year, and am about to embark on six months of trying to keep two jobs and a social life without transportation. This is my journey of trusting Jesus to provide, surrendering my pride in asking for favors, and gaining financial independence (the hard way). I've spent the last four years of my life trying to convince people around me that I am someone I am not. I decided to be more honest about who I am, what I question, what I love and what I hate.
4 comments:
i will definatly pray for you sister.
i am so glad that i got to talk to you on my birthday. the night before i was crying because i missed you, so it was nice waking up to your phone call :)
my birthday turned out to be good. Final Fantasy was awesome! i hope you see him someday.
I am excited to see where God wants you to go. All of them sound awesome. I love love love you.
love,
stephanie faye
p.s.
bella says hi charissa!
I will be praying for you and your decisions this week.
Whenever I am stressed beyond belief and I KNOW I should be trusting God, I say Psalm 46:10
over and over..."Be still and know that I am God"..Be still and listen to only HIM! (like you don't know that, but sometimes reminders help!)
Love you and praying alongside you,
auntie sharon :)
Where did you pick?
Joey
you should like update and tell people which trip you picked!
love,
steph
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