The Power of Prayer

This week for me has been very testing. Not really concerning the trip that is coming up in 29 days but about the power of prayer. My Grandpa is hospitalized and had to have one of his legs amputated, and on top of that- having to have a heart cath a week later. In both of these situations my family and I were not sure if he would make it through alive. All we could do was pray. Well, in my life I have learned a lot about prayer and how powerful it really is. But when someone's life that you care a lot about is on the line, it is very easy for fear to take the upper hand and your faith can start to waiver. But let me tell you something. I wanted no part of that and did not let it overcome me! And it is such a faith builder when you see God answering your prayers (in the way that you had hoped)!
Through this time I have SEEN with my very eyes the power of prayer. How then, concerning my trip, can I question if everything I need will come together? How then, can I get trapped in my fear and not trust God for my safety? *waiting for your response* That is just what I was thinking! I can't! I can't think those things if I am confessing my trust and faith in Christ. Yes, we are humans but we should not let that become our excuse. We need to strive to become more and more like Christ... and as far as I know, He didn't worry about what the next minute would bring because He knew His Father and trusted in Him with all of His heart, mind, and soul. Can you please turn on your imagination for just a second and think how freeing and good you would feel if you didn't worry or get caught up in your fear?!?!?! How much more willing you would be to do those things that God is asking of you right now, if fear was not a problem because you were placing all of your trust in Him?
That is my goal- to be fearless of acting out my faith and doing those things that God is asking me to do. Knowing that no matter what the outcome, God is still for me and no matter what other people think about me, He will always love me.

A Goal In Reach

In my very first blog I said that I have set a goal to reach $5,000, to cover expenses to go on this trip. I would like to share with you that I only have $453 left to raise! I have a deadline to raise that amount before June 2. That means that I have 27 days left.

“Trust in the Lord with all your ; and don't lean on your own understanding. In all things acknowledge him, and he shall direct your way.” Proverbs 3:5, 6

Beautiful Surprises

Last night at Bible Study I was told that some of the people in my youth group (I don't know who)  got together and they all pitched in some money for my trip! They gave a total of $115! What a wonderful blessing and a beautiful surprise.
Like I said, I don't know who everyone is who gave so I can't personally thank them but if you are reading this and was apart of that then...