A little bit of past: For the past several years I have felt a calling for missions. I've been on many mission trips, in the United States and even traveling to Kenya, Africa this past summer. I know my calling is from the Lord and He has reaffirmed it in my heart many times. After going to Kenya I felt that this is where He wanted me and was looking forward to Him sending me back this summer.
My first opportunity to go back: August 5-15. I was estastic and knew that God was leading me back. However, my dear friend Chrissie got engaged and set her wedding date for August 7th, then asking me to be a bridesmaid. I knew that it was something I wanted to do; she had asked me months before. I declined from that trip and began to pray about another one. Score! A trip in July, with New Directions. Again, I just knew it was a sign from God. But many factors kept coming up that were pulling me away from the trip. I prayed and prayed and felt that maybe I was not supposed to be in Kenya this summer. But I didn't want to admit that to myself or anyone else so soon.
Fast forward to last week: Still praying and starting to seek advice from my parents about the situation. Three of out the four of my parents all said that maybe I should go and explore other areas of the world. That maybe God needed me somewhere else this summer. I prayed over that, but wondered where could it possibly be.
Then to this week: A man that is a dear family friend (and one of the strongest Christians that I know) tells me that he's going on a mission trip with our church this summer. He's going to Nicaragua. I start thinking: "that would be an awesome trip to go on. I've been in Spanish class for the past year and I've been waiting for a time to use it. But I'm sure he's about to tell me that it's full, or an adult only trip." ......"Hey Chelsea, you know, you should go with us." Okay God, I hear you. When He calls, we must answer. I have heard Him call, and I will go wherever He sends.
"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I; send me!' And he said GO." Isaiah 6:8-9
Yo voy a Nicaragua!
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That's great Chelsea. I'm proud of your willingness to go where He leads. :.)
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Thanks Ms Monica! I am really excited to see where He leads me too.
Isn't it wonderful to know God is working in your life and how when you are a willing vessel, His directions become clear....praying for you!!!!!!!
Thank you Ms Shanda! I sooo appreciate it :)
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