Waiting on the Lord. What a season. This year started with just a tug in my spirit to come to visit my sweet friends in Georgia. I had no idea what would happen but I had a feeling it was the beginning of exactly what I needed. At the end of my two weeks of rest, God invited me to help lead a group of 18-22-year-olds to Costa Rica. When I got there, I came alive again. He reminded me of who I am and what makes my heart come alive. He blessed me with a sweet Costa Rican family who will always hold a special place in my heart. So much so, I immediately planned when I could go back as soon as I returned to the states. 

I knew I wouldn’t be in the states for long. So when I returned in May I dedicated the month to spending intentional time with my family. Then I felt called back to Georgia. I had no idea why other than the same feeling I had in January. I knew I wanted to spend time with my friends and with the Lord and I knew he was going to have something new for me, but I was clueless on what that could be. Of course, I came up with my own dreams and ideas, but He never fails to surprise me. 

After another 2 weeks of rest and the greatest blessing of spending time with my sweet friends, God invited me into the next step. 

In a couple of days, I will be leaving the country again to Team Lead for the Expedition squad for the World Race! This squad is a little different in that they specifically focus on the 10/40 window; the countries with the most unreached people groups. 

What a gift it is to be entrusted to lead His children. I have been humbled by that thought over and over. That God actually asked me to lead again. That He sees enough in me to give away and pour into those seeking His heart. 

This has been such a sweet season of learning to wait on the Lord. I am often asked questions of ‘What’s next?’ ‘What do you do for work?’ or my favorite ‘Wait, where are you actually?’ (great question! It’s been changing pretty frequently ;)). There are long periods of time that I don’t have these answers, but He never fails to give me them at the perfect timing. 

Don’t get me wrong, I still struggle to set down my own plans in the waiting. I am a dreamer, I have a new idea of what I could do next at least weekly if not daily. God’s grace even lets me still do many of them. Hence, my VERY busy schedule over the last month! (Cali>Georgia>Cali>Costa Rica>Georgia all within the month of July!??) 

What I love the most, is before He ever answers my questions, He invites me into a time of rest. A time to set down my expectations, worries, and fears, and a time to just remember how faithful He has been. He never asks me in the chaos. I am not quite sure I would hear him. 

He waits for me to find His peace. He waits for me to be filled and restored. He waits for me to remember how to breathe, to notice the beauty around me. He waits until I draw close to Him. Then He invites me into more. He fills my heart's desires in ways I could have never imagined. 

With a God that kind and tender, one who waits for ME in patience and love, how can I not set down my worries, my plans, my dreams, and wait on my Lord.

The Joy of the Lord is indeed my strength and my reason for everything. So I am following Him wherever He takes me. For the next three months that looks like Eastern Europe, starting in Romania. If you would like to partner with me in this season I am looking for a community of support! Whether it is through prayer, financial, words of encouragement, or even sharing my story, all is greatly needed and appreciated! This life is not meant to be lived alone and I very much understand the need and great benefit of strong community, accountability, and support! 

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