We are headed to Macon today to begin the surgical process...but before I explain my process I want to ya'll to petition the LORD on one my dear friend's Craig's behalf. Craig found out in late October that she had Hodgkin's Lymphoma in her shoulder and chest. She is 21 years old and one of my best dearest friends. We lived across the hall from one another freshmen year and have been inseparable ever since. The Lord is and has done a MIGHTY MIGHTY work in Craig's heart the last few years and her faith is something I admire most about her. Her loving, bubbly personality is contagious and I miss her everyday. She found out two weeks ago that there is no sign of cancer in her body anymore HUGE PRAISE!! But she had to finish her chemo and radiation treatment. She has one more chemo treatment and then she starts radiation. Yesterday Craig started running a really high fever of 102-103 and was sent to the hospital. The doctors think that her port (where she receives the chemo) is infected and they are going to have to remove it today. This is good news so Craig won't feel as bad but now this will delay her treatment process and make treatments a little bit more complicated without the port. Please pray for her surgery and wisdom from the doctor's and especially Craig's heart that she will remained positive, faithful and trusting that the Lord is in control. Please pray for peace for Craig and her family and for them to feel how close Jesus is to them. Thank you so much.
I am headed to Macon this afternoon and meeting Mimi, Matt and Laura for dinner:) Tomorrow is my PET scan and then I have the weekend to rest and spend time with my boyfriend and family. Monday morning we begin the pre-opp process including blood work and paper work. On Tues. the 1st I go in for a scan where they are going to inject a radioactive dye into my mole and that will travel down to whichever lymph-node that they need to remove. We are praying that the lymph-node is located either on my neck or behind my ear. The shot process will be pretty painful so just pray for as little pain as possible:)
Wednesday is the day of the surgery...early that morning the doctors will read the dye reading and see which lymph-node to take out and then preform the surgery at noon. They will remove the mole and cut 2 cm from each angle and remove the lymph-node to send off to get tested. We will know ten days after the surgery if the results come back positive or negative. I will be able to get my stitches out Feb. 8th and hopefully head back to Africa mid Feb!!! The Lord is SO faithful and has me in the palm of His hand.
I wanted to encourage you with some scripture that my dear dear friend Christine gave me:
Isaiah 51:11
"And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness, joy and sorrow and sighing shall flee away."
Isaiah 35:10
"And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away."
The LORD gives us these verses twice as a reminder of His promise, I am trusting Him that He is the Jesus who will heal me and return me back to Zambia so that I can proclaim HIS name to the nations. Love you all so much!! Thank you for standing in the gap for me and petitioning Jesus on my behalf.
In awe of His mercy and love,
Rach
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
in awe of HIS goodness, grace and love.
wow. i am amazed at how God continues to lavish His blessings upon me. When I returned to St. Simons I was kind of discouraged because I knew I had a week and a half until my PET scan and surgery would actually take place and I didn't really know what I was going to do. I am currently taking a semester off so I could not "busy" myself with schoolwork or anything...but God in his grace showed me that I was here for a purpose and so I trusted him to show me that reason. The past few days have been FULL of his goodness and surprises:)
I returned to the Island Thursday night and was immediately invited to the CONVERGE movie night at the college and we watched "Despicable Me" It was so so wonderful to be re-united with my CONVERGE faith family and to see and fellowship with my brothers and sisters. I was greeted outside by some of my closest friends, Anna and Mercedes and immediately felt like I was home. After the movie, some friends and I ate at Zaxby's and just hung out together. I didn't know how desperate I was for fellowship with other believers, but it was so fulfilling. On Friday, my mom, my dad and I headed to Savannah for the day. I love Savannah! Its architecture and buildings make my heart happy. My dad had to work, but my mom and I met my Uncle Reid and his fiance Susan and her brother's family for lunch on the river. I got to meet three precious children and learned that Susan's sister-in-law went to Africa for four months before meeting her husband!! GOD IS SO GOOD. We talked about the culture and how its so different and refreshingly simple and she said she would go back in an instant. It was so good to see Susan and Reid and talk about their upcoming wedding!!!! They are getting married May 14th and I could not be MORE thrilled. We have been praying for a long time for Reid to find his perfect match and he has!! cannot wait to have a new aunt:)
After lunch, my mom, Reid and I went on a trolley tour of the city. It was so so awesome! I learned a lot about the rich history of Savannah and SCAD. SCAD is the Savannah College of Art and Design and has restored over 77 buildings in Savannah alone. They have used and continue to use these buildings for classrooms, studios and dorm rooms. We were also able to see the site where Forrest Gump was filmed and see the house and church Reid and Susan's Wedding is going to take place at. We even got some hot homemade pralines at Savannah's Sweet Shop:)
After a long day, I returned home and watched two Cary Grant movies with my parents: His Girl Friday, (which was not my favorite) and Charade with Audrey Hepburn which I LOVED. They are my two favorite older actors. I kinda secretly wish I lived in the 50's or 60's:)
Saturday was definitely a lazy day spent sleeping in, surfing on the internet and writing Thank you letters. It was good to relax and rest for a little bit. That night I was able to go to Savannah again with one of my good friends Erin and see her boyfriend and hang out with some of her friends. It was wonderful and so much fun! God was centered in every conversation and we were able to meet some broken people and tell them about Christ. It was humbling and eye-opening.
Sunday was SO GREAT. I have always loved Sunday. I think it is my favorite day of the week. I was able to attend St. Simons Community Church (my home church) and see the many dear friends that have been praying for me. There is something unique about SSCC. It is inviting, welcoming and it feels like you are walking not only into God's house, but your house. The worship was amazing and it was Sanctity of Life Sunday. If any of you know me, you know that one of my passions is fighting against abortion and fighting for life. Life is a gift and is only meant to be given by God and taken away by God. In Macon, I volunteered along with my mom at Sav-A-Life Care Center during middle school and high school. I love Sav-A-Life and what it stands for. SSCC featured Care Net which is equivalent to Sav-A-Life in Brunswick. A volunteer named Terry spoke about the work at Care Net and how it had not only changed her life, but many lives in the Brunswick area. She confessed that she had had an abortion when she was 19 and she hid it from everyone for twenty years. She said when she was in Atlanta one weekend, she attended worship at a Messianic temple and the Rabbi taught on abortion and how it was murder and wrong and it deeply grieved the heart of God. The next day, Terry surrendered her life to Christ and told her dad about her abortion. Her dad's response was beautiful. He said there is nothing that you have done or will do that will ever make my love for you change. I will love you always. THAT is what our dear Jesus whispers to us. He has wiped clean our sin and made us new. We are a new creation in His sight. When he gazes upon us He does not see us, but His SON.
It was a mighty, beautiful picture of the gospel. It was also the Sunday where families dedicate their children to the Lord. The pastor asked the couples to renew their vows of marriage and commitment to one another. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. He said that as parents, you are going to be the closest example of Christ to your children; husbands you should love your wife as Christ loved the church and gave up His life for her. Wives you should honor, respect and cherish your husbands. After their vows were renewed, the parents then committed their child to the Lord.
Another beautiful thing took place. A single mother in the congregation had given her life over to the Lord about a year ago and wanted to be baptized and profess her faith and then dedicate her precious daughter to the Lord. It was a beautiful picture of the example Christ set for us when he was baptized by John the Baptist. The Lord moved in that room and many lives were dedicated and re-dedicated to Jesus yesterday morning.
Our God is faithful and true and mighty to save. He can heal every hurt, every wound, every pain and wipe you clean. He is the true, living God and I am privileged to call him my Master, Jesus, Savior, Lord and friend. He is truly good, full of grace and abounding in steadfast love.
HIS NAME IS JESUS.
-rach
I returned to the Island Thursday night and was immediately invited to the CONVERGE movie night at the college and we watched "Despicable Me" It was so so wonderful to be re-united with my CONVERGE faith family and to see and fellowship with my brothers and sisters. I was greeted outside by some of my closest friends, Anna and Mercedes and immediately felt like I was home. After the movie, some friends and I ate at Zaxby's and just hung out together. I didn't know how desperate I was for fellowship with other believers, but it was so fulfilling. On Friday, my mom, my dad and I headed to Savannah for the day. I love Savannah! Its architecture and buildings make my heart happy. My dad had to work, but my mom and I met my Uncle Reid and his fiance Susan and her brother's family for lunch on the river. I got to meet three precious children and learned that Susan's sister-in-law went to Africa for four months before meeting her husband!! GOD IS SO GOOD. We talked about the culture and how its so different and refreshingly simple and she said she would go back in an instant. It was so good to see Susan and Reid and talk about their upcoming wedding!!!! They are getting married May 14th and I could not be MORE thrilled. We have been praying for a long time for Reid to find his perfect match and he has!! cannot wait to have a new aunt:)
After lunch, my mom, Reid and I went on a trolley tour of the city. It was so so awesome! I learned a lot about the rich history of Savannah and SCAD. SCAD is the Savannah College of Art and Design and has restored over 77 buildings in Savannah alone. They have used and continue to use these buildings for classrooms, studios and dorm rooms. We were also able to see the site where Forrest Gump was filmed and see the house and church Reid and Susan's Wedding is going to take place at. We even got some hot homemade pralines at Savannah's Sweet Shop:)
After a long day, I returned home and watched two Cary Grant movies with my parents: His Girl Friday, (which was not my favorite) and Charade with Audrey Hepburn which I LOVED. They are my two favorite older actors. I kinda secretly wish I lived in the 50's or 60's:)
Saturday was definitely a lazy day spent sleeping in, surfing on the internet and writing Thank you letters. It was good to relax and rest for a little bit. That night I was able to go to Savannah again with one of my good friends Erin and see her boyfriend and hang out with some of her friends. It was wonderful and so much fun! God was centered in every conversation and we were able to meet some broken people and tell them about Christ. It was humbling and eye-opening.
Sunday was SO GREAT. I have always loved Sunday. I think it is my favorite day of the week. I was able to attend St. Simons Community Church (my home church) and see the many dear friends that have been praying for me. There is something unique about SSCC. It is inviting, welcoming and it feels like you are walking not only into God's house, but your house. The worship was amazing and it was Sanctity of Life Sunday. If any of you know me, you know that one of my passions is fighting against abortion and fighting for life. Life is a gift and is only meant to be given by God and taken away by God. In Macon, I volunteered along with my mom at Sav-A-Life Care Center during middle school and high school. I love Sav-A-Life and what it stands for. SSCC featured Care Net which is equivalent to Sav-A-Life in Brunswick. A volunteer named Terry spoke about the work at Care Net and how it had not only changed her life, but many lives in the Brunswick area. She confessed that she had had an abortion when she was 19 and she hid it from everyone for twenty years. She said when she was in Atlanta one weekend, she attended worship at a Messianic temple and the Rabbi taught on abortion and how it was murder and wrong and it deeply grieved the heart of God. The next day, Terry surrendered her life to Christ and told her dad about her abortion. Her dad's response was beautiful. He said there is nothing that you have done or will do that will ever make my love for you change. I will love you always. THAT is what our dear Jesus whispers to us. He has wiped clean our sin and made us new. We are a new creation in His sight. When he gazes upon us He does not see us, but His SON.
It was a mighty, beautiful picture of the gospel. It was also the Sunday where families dedicate their children to the Lord. The pastor asked the couples to renew their vows of marriage and commitment to one another. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. He said that as parents, you are going to be the closest example of Christ to your children; husbands you should love your wife as Christ loved the church and gave up His life for her. Wives you should honor, respect and cherish your husbands. After their vows were renewed, the parents then committed their child to the Lord.
Another beautiful thing took place. A single mother in the congregation had given her life over to the Lord about a year ago and wanted to be baptized and profess her faith and then dedicate her precious daughter to the Lord. It was a beautiful picture of the example Christ set for us when he was baptized by John the Baptist. The Lord moved in that room and many lives were dedicated and re-dedicated to Jesus yesterday morning.
Our God is faithful and true and mighty to save. He can heal every hurt, every wound, every pain and wipe you clean. He is the true, living God and I am privileged to call him my Master, Jesus, Savior, Lord and friend. He is truly good, full of grace and abounding in steadfast love.
HIS NAME IS JESUS.
-rach
Saturday, January 22, 2011
overwhelmed
I will delight in you LORD for you have turned my mourning into dancing...today is Jan 22 which means I am getting closer to pet scan surgery time and closer to heading back to AFRICA!!! Words cannot really express how thankful I am for all the love and support I am getting from the body of CHRIST. I am overwhelmed by Jesus' love for me and for all the love that His people are showing me. The Halls are a close family friend of ours and have been for years. Mr. Hall sent me a facebook message that was so encouraging and uplifted my spirits. He said...
Rach,
Carol and I are praying for you! I have found when God changes my direction He usually wants to use me somewhere else.(i.e. something better for the moment.) Trust Him, for He is faithful. Check out Psl. 121 as it is one of my all time favorites.
We will keep praying and we love you,
Mike and Carol
Rach,
Carol and I are praying for you! I have found when God changes my direction He usually wants to use me somewhere else.(i.e. something better for the moment.) Trust Him, for He is faithful. Check out Psl. 121 as it is one of my all time favorites.
We will keep praying and we love you,
Mike and Carol
I am going to write out Psalm 121 and I want to encourage you that Jesus is in control of your every move and every direction you take. He knows your coming out and coming in. Cling to Him and His cross for they are the only thing that is constant and real. His love consumes like a tidal wave and you get swept away by the beauty of His presence. Craig one of my dear friends, just posted a note on relationships, fear and Jesus it spoke to me so much as well and she encouraged us that every relationship we have in life is "Every relationship, no matter what type, is an opportunity to love someone as God loves us, and to put another person's interests above our own." that is exactly it!! We are to love as Christ loved, and to give of ourselves as He has given of himself. I am in awe and am overwhelmed by his constant love and compassion for us.
PSALM 121
I lift up my eyes to the hills, From where does my help come?
My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber,
Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.
The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.
Bask in his overwhelming love for you!
rach
Thursday, January 20, 2011
waiting well
The Lord has definitely proved His faithfulness to me and my family the last few days...we met with both doctors Dr. Mclendon and Dr. Martin. I am going to have the pet scan done over my head and neck on January 28th and the surgery will be done on February 2nd. The Lord has comforted my heart so much with the letter of Phillipians it has always been one of my favorite books but now, in this season of my life it is definitely words that my soul longs for and clings too. It is so encouraging to see all the people that are thinking and praying for me and my family during this difficult time. It hasn't been easy for sure. Waiting has been probably one of the hardest things for me and my family and also being away from Quick. But He is still faithful in all of his ways.
Some of the joys that I am able to look forward too is heading back to Africa in mid February and my cousin Meredith is getting married to her love, Robbie on May 7th and then my uncle Reid is getting married on the 14th of May to his sweetheart Susan. Weddings bring me so much joy and cannot wait to celebrate with them. Also some great news is that three of my cousins are PREGNANT!!! Another thing I adore is babies and I am going to have three new ones in my family shortly:) Another big thing that is happening in May is my boyfriend is graduating from college May 21st!!! It is so exciting and cannot wait to see him in his cap and gown:)
Please continue to pray that I will be patient and continue to wait well on the Lord and to remember that HIS timing is perfect and right. Also continue to pray for MICS and the city of Macha and the beautiful children of Zambia. They started school today and Rachel aka Sawyer is taking care of the girls now!! Also pray for Gil and Rhonda Krause and for Gil's health, Sue and Joel Bolthouse and the teachers and staff at MICS. Love you all so much.
Continuing to wait well,
Rach
Some of the joys that I am able to look forward too is heading back to Africa in mid February and my cousin Meredith is getting married to her love, Robbie on May 7th and then my uncle Reid is getting married on the 14th of May to his sweetheart Susan. Weddings bring me so much joy and cannot wait to celebrate with them. Also some great news is that three of my cousins are PREGNANT!!! Another thing I adore is babies and I am going to have three new ones in my family shortly:) Another big thing that is happening in May is my boyfriend is graduating from college May 21st!!! It is so exciting and cannot wait to see him in his cap and gown:)
Please continue to pray that I will be patient and continue to wait well on the Lord and to remember that HIS timing is perfect and right. Also continue to pray for MICS and the city of Macha and the beautiful children of Zambia. They started school today and Rachel aka Sawyer is taking care of the girls now!! Also pray for Gil and Rhonda Krause and for Gil's health, Sue and Joel Bolthouse and the teachers and staff at MICS. Love you all so much.
Continuing to wait well,
Rach
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
update on surgery...
hey ya'll!!
ok so plans have changed a little for the surgery and procedure. I am going to be having a PET scan this next Tuesday and my surgery is going to be preformed by Dr. Chris McClendon and Dr. Keith Martin dear family friends of ours, which is SUCH a praise. While I was still in Lusaka, my Papa got everything together with the doctors and everything. The surgery is scheduled for Feb. 2nd. Which is two weeks from yesterday.. It is a little later then we expected but I know that the Lord is in control of everything including dates. If recovery does not take to long I will be headed back to Zambia mid February. I am amazed by how many people are encouraging me and my family during this time. The prayers and the body of Christ is truly a testimony of God's faithfulness and love to me. One of my friends, Mary Lawson Day has been so encouraging and praying Psalm 145 and 91 over me. She is a breast cancer survivor and all of this is very real to her. My best friends, Craig and Liz have also suffered from melanoma and lymphoma-Hodgkin's Disease and their encouragement has helped me so much. It is so incredible that Liz, Craig and I have all have had some sort of cancer and that our hearts are being bound closer and closer together and for that I am so grateful. He continues to whisper His promises of faithfulness and love to me and to continue to persevere and finish the race He has set before me. I am clinging to Philippians and Psalm 91 and of course Psalm 37:4. HE IS FAITHFUL. Thank you for all the constant prayers and support!!
-Rach
ok so plans have changed a little for the surgery and procedure. I am going to be having a PET scan this next Tuesday and my surgery is going to be preformed by Dr. Chris McClendon and Dr. Keith Martin dear family friends of ours, which is SUCH a praise. While I was still in Lusaka, my Papa got everything together with the doctors and everything. The surgery is scheduled for Feb. 2nd. Which is two weeks from yesterday.. It is a little later then we expected but I know that the Lord is in control of everything including dates. If recovery does not take to long I will be headed back to Zambia mid February. I am amazed by how many people are encouraging me and my family during this time. The prayers and the body of Christ is truly a testimony of God's faithfulness and love to me. One of my friends, Mary Lawson Day has been so encouraging and praying Psalm 145 and 91 over me. She is a breast cancer survivor and all of this is very real to her. My best friends, Craig and Liz have also suffered from melanoma and lymphoma-Hodgkin's Disease and their encouragement has helped me so much. It is so incredible that Liz, Craig and I have all have had some sort of cancer and that our hearts are being bound closer and closer together and for that I am so grateful. He continues to whisper His promises of faithfulness and love to me and to continue to persevere and finish the race He has set before me. I am clinging to Philippians and Psalm 91 and of course Psalm 37:4. HE IS FAITHFUL. Thank you for all the constant prayers and support!!
-Rach
Monday, January 17, 2011
still being faithful to HIS calling
hello!!
there is so much to tell and update you on...I left for Lusaka, Zambia on January 12th and arrived in Zambia on the night of the 13th. I love everything about Africa. It is rainy season there and the land is a lush green. Lusaka is the capital city and it is much more modernized then I imagined. I stayed with Joel and Sue Bolthouse that are missionaries in Lusaka with an organization called Flying Mission that assist and fly other missionaries within Africa. It was so amazing getting to know them and asking what life was like as a missionary in Africa. God has been teaching me to rely FULLY on HIM for sure. The night I arrived in Lusaka I called by parents via skype and they told me the devastating news that I had a form of melanoma in a mole on my head right above my left eyebrow. I went to the dermatologist the day before I left and they sampled a part of the mole and sent it to get a biopsy and it returned back positive. It is .07 and is one melanoma. It tested positive to the bottom of the mole. At first, we had found a couple in Lusaka that could preform the surgery but that fell through and my parents found excellent doctors located in Macon, GA that could perform the best surgery that I needed. I was able to stay in Lusaka from the 14th until the 16th and in just 3 days the Lord taught me so much in Lusaka. Sue and Joel treated me like their own and were constant sources of encouragement in the Lord as were my teammates Rachel (Sawyer) and Joe. We were able to go shopping on the 14th and get many supplies, school supplies and food for a month with the kids at MICS in Macha. It was very interesting to see the "malls" of Africa and the different shopping habits they have. We went to three places to try to find maize and flour and could not find a cheaper price so we went to SHOPRIGHT and got most of our supplies there. It is alot like a Wal-Mart or a Target in America. The Lord has totally made me aware of how simple life is in Lusaka and how we do not need all the things that we think are necessities in the states. I have learned that tv is not important along with many other things. God has been teaching me so much and one is trusting HIm for everything. When my parents told me at first that I had a form of skin cancer I was in shock, along with jet lag and being in a different country I did not really know how to react. I could not sleep much that night and started praying and talking to my father. Jesus I do not know what you are doing but I will trust you and cling to you. I started to read the book of Philippians, one of my favorites and my Jesus SO encouraged my heart with the first chapter. I am confident that this will continue to bring Christ glory and know that this will make my faith stronger. I am confident that He is not done with me yet in Africa and hopefully I will be able to return in about two weeks. Please pray for me and my family as we attend the first doctor appt. tomorrow at 9:45 am and then another at 1 pm so I might have surgery tomorrow night or wednesday. These next two weeks are going to not be easy but it will be life-changing for me and my family and my team in MICS.
To live is Christ and to die is gain Phil. 1
I want to encourage each of you to cling to our King is always there and always in control. His plan is the best and He has our best interest at heart. HE IS LORD! Thank you so much for your constant prayer and encouragement.
In His everlasting arms,
Rach
there is so much to tell and update you on...I left for Lusaka, Zambia on January 12th and arrived in Zambia on the night of the 13th. I love everything about Africa. It is rainy season there and the land is a lush green. Lusaka is the capital city and it is much more modernized then I imagined. I stayed with Joel and Sue Bolthouse that are missionaries in Lusaka with an organization called Flying Mission that assist and fly other missionaries within Africa. It was so amazing getting to know them and asking what life was like as a missionary in Africa. God has been teaching me to rely FULLY on HIM for sure. The night I arrived in Lusaka I called by parents via skype and they told me the devastating news that I had a form of melanoma in a mole on my head right above my left eyebrow. I went to the dermatologist the day before I left and they sampled a part of the mole and sent it to get a biopsy and it returned back positive. It is .07 and is one melanoma. It tested positive to the bottom of the mole. At first, we had found a couple in Lusaka that could preform the surgery but that fell through and my parents found excellent doctors located in Macon, GA that could perform the best surgery that I needed. I was able to stay in Lusaka from the 14th until the 16th and in just 3 days the Lord taught me so much in Lusaka. Sue and Joel treated me like their own and were constant sources of encouragement in the Lord as were my teammates Rachel (Sawyer) and Joe. We were able to go shopping on the 14th and get many supplies, school supplies and food for a month with the kids at MICS in Macha. It was very interesting to see the "malls" of Africa and the different shopping habits they have. We went to three places to try to find maize and flour and could not find a cheaper price so we went to SHOPRIGHT and got most of our supplies there. It is alot like a Wal-Mart or a Target in America. The Lord has totally made me aware of how simple life is in Lusaka and how we do not need all the things that we think are necessities in the states. I have learned that tv is not important along with many other things. God has been teaching me so much and one is trusting HIm for everything. When my parents told me at first that I had a form of skin cancer I was in shock, along with jet lag and being in a different country I did not really know how to react. I could not sleep much that night and started praying and talking to my father. Jesus I do not know what you are doing but I will trust you and cling to you. I started to read the book of Philippians, one of my favorites and my Jesus SO encouraged my heart with the first chapter. I am confident that this will continue to bring Christ glory and know that this will make my faith stronger. I am confident that He is not done with me yet in Africa and hopefully I will be able to return in about two weeks. Please pray for me and my family as we attend the first doctor appt. tomorrow at 9:45 am and then another at 1 pm so I might have surgery tomorrow night or wednesday. These next two weeks are going to not be easy but it will be life-changing for me and my family and my team in MICS.
To live is Christ and to die is gain Phil. 1
I want to encourage each of you to cling to our King is always there and always in control. His plan is the best and He has our best interest at heart. HE IS LORD! Thank you so much for your constant prayer and encouragement.
In His everlasting arms,
Rach
Monday, January 10, 2011
GOD IS FAITHFUL...through everything...ESPECIALLY PRAYER!!
hey yall, sorry it has taken me so long to add another post but I am trying to figure out this whole blog thing still... i got the background to change and now I dont know how to add pictures hopefully I will figure that our soon:) I am going to be communicating through this and email mostly while I am in Zambia and some facebook but not a ton because we are not allowed to use facebook on school property.
The LORD has been doing some amazing, life-altering things in my heart the last few weeks that have literally blown me away!! Prayers are being answered in unbelievable ways and it is all GOD!! I just got back from the PASSION 2011 Conference in Atlanta where my mom and I volunteered and helped out and I actually also got to participate in the conference. IT was the best of both worlds and I ENCOUNTERED JESUS there. It was one of the most amazing things that I have ever attended. The Spirit of the LORD was all over everything that PASSION had from the speakers, to the worship, to community groups and DO SOMETHING NOW...even there in the smallest details as how we should decorate the prayer room (KNEEL) to who was in the hotel room together. Immediately I bonded with my student prayer team and started praying for each student to hear and respond to HIS voice.
Beth Moore spoke on my favorite verse: "Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart."--Psalm 37:4
She said a profound thought: That if your desires match up with his desires thats good. But if you delight yourself in the LORD, he will give the desires of your heart or He will give you the heart of your desire. God supplies our every need and he also provides many of our wants!! what beautiful GRACE!!!
Serving at PASSION and learning taught me so much humility and JESUS met where I was!! WOW he is so holy and worthy of our life. YOU ARE ALL TO ME JESUS, ALL MY FOUNTAINS ARE FOUND IN YOU!!
I leave tuesday at 9:30 am to go to atlanta and fly out wednesday at 6:00 am!!! im SO SO EXCITED!!!!
I WILL CARRY YOUR NAME JESUS!!!! i am ready to present the saving GOSPEL to these precious children!! pray for fear to go away, full trust in the lord, no sickness, health, protection and humility and a teachable heart.
praying this morning with SSCC and tonight was so amazing!! i am so thankful for all the people that are praying for me!! it is so encouraging!!! and tonight was so good praying for the church and lifting up the name of Jesus with some close, dear friends!!! GOD IS SO FAITHFUL...PRAYER IS POWER!!
i love Him.
rach
The LORD has been doing some amazing, life-altering things in my heart the last few weeks that have literally blown me away!! Prayers are being answered in unbelievable ways and it is all GOD!! I just got back from the PASSION 2011 Conference in Atlanta where my mom and I volunteered and helped out and I actually also got to participate in the conference. IT was the best of both worlds and I ENCOUNTERED JESUS there. It was one of the most amazing things that I have ever attended. The Spirit of the LORD was all over everything that PASSION had from the speakers, to the worship, to community groups and DO SOMETHING NOW...even there in the smallest details as how we should decorate the prayer room (KNEEL) to who was in the hotel room together. Immediately I bonded with my student prayer team and started praying for each student to hear and respond to HIS voice.
Beth Moore spoke on my favorite verse: "Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart."--Psalm 37:4
She said a profound thought: That if your desires match up with his desires thats good. But if you delight yourself in the LORD, he will give the desires of your heart or He will give you the heart of your desire. God supplies our every need and he also provides many of our wants!! what beautiful GRACE!!!
Serving at PASSION and learning taught me so much humility and JESUS met where I was!! WOW he is so holy and worthy of our life. YOU ARE ALL TO ME JESUS, ALL MY FOUNTAINS ARE FOUND IN YOU!!
I leave tuesday at 9:30 am to go to atlanta and fly out wednesday at 6:00 am!!! im SO SO EXCITED!!!!
I WILL CARRY YOUR NAME JESUS!!!! i am ready to present the saving GOSPEL to these precious children!! pray for fear to go away, full trust in the lord, no sickness, health, protection and humility and a teachable heart.
praying this morning with SSCC and tonight was so amazing!! i am so thankful for all the people that are praying for me!! it is so encouraging!!! and tonight was so good praying for the church and lifting up the name of Jesus with some close, dear friends!!! GOD IS SO FAITHFUL...PRAYER IS POWER!!
i love Him.
rach
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