You know, I think that I pray pretty expectingly, yet every time God answers a prayer, I'm blown away and amazed. Maybe that's actually a blessing; I can be blown away by God a whole lot when it comes to answered prayers.
So I'm going to India soon. One month from tomorrow, to be exact. The trip is costing nearly $3000 for me to go for three weeks, and there have definitely been times when I've had to ask myself why I'm doing this and is the money worth it when I could probably spend the same amount and go somewhere for three months instead. Funding has been provided though! Praise the Lord! First, I received $1000 from my college (HHD), then, after sending out about 30 support letters, I've received another $1500. It's been so incredibly encouraging to receive letter after letter from people with enclosed checks. People are so anxious to be a part of this adventure in my life, and they are so incredibly generous! I'm still waiting to find out if I'll receive a study abroad scholarship for $500; If I do, I think that my whole trip will literally be paid for. If not, I'm more than willing to pay the $500 for this experience and mission, but still....It's so awesome to see God's provision and His goodness through others' willing hearts.
Another answer to prayer: I'm not going to be homeless in the fall. In August, I will move into a beautiful four bedroom house with Courtney, Jackie, Kristen, and Ellen (a random new girl). Kristen and I will share the master bedroom with the master bath and walk-in closet; the others will all have their own rooms. We also have a big living room, a nice size kitchen/dining room, a big backyard, a deck (with a [broken-but-i-hope-it-will-be-fixable] hot tub), a firepit, and a piano. It's going to be great! I'm disappointed that it's not super close to my friends, but we are close to campus, and, again, the house is beautiful.
God is good. He answers prayers. He is faithful, even when I'm faithless. PTL!
So I'm going to India soon. One month from tomorrow, to be exact. The trip is costing nearly $3000 for me to go for three weeks, and there have definitely been times when I've had to ask myself why I'm doing this and is the money worth it when I could probably spend the same amount and go somewhere for three months instead. Funding has been provided though! Praise the Lord! First, I received $1000 from my college (HHD), then, after sending out about 30 support letters, I've received another $1500. It's been so incredibly encouraging to receive letter after letter from people with enclosed checks. People are so anxious to be a part of this adventure in my life, and they are so incredibly generous! I'm still waiting to find out if I'll receive a study abroad scholarship for $500; If I do, I think that my whole trip will literally be paid for. If not, I'm more than willing to pay the $500 for this experience and mission, but still....It's so awesome to see God's provision and His goodness through others' willing hearts.
Another answer to prayer: I'm not going to be homeless in the fall. In August, I will move into a beautiful four bedroom house with Courtney, Jackie, Kristen, and Ellen (a random new girl). Kristen and I will share the master bedroom with the master bath and walk-in closet; the others will all have their own rooms. We also have a big living room, a nice size kitchen/dining room, a big backyard, a deck (with a [broken-but-i-hope-it-will-be-fixable] hot tub), a firepit, and a piano. It's going to be great! I'm disappointed that it's not super close to my friends, but we are close to campus, and, again, the house is beautiful.
God is good. He answers prayers. He is faithful, even when I'm faithless. PTL!
