If any of you read my
last blog post I said that there have been things that God has been placing on
my heart but I was not quite ready to reveal them yet. Well, now is the
time!
On July 13, 2012 I will
be heading to Ethiopia with All God’s Children International! It
is a 10 day mission trip where I will be going to an orphanage
and have the opportunity to love on these beautiful children and share God's
love with them.
I have wanted to do a
mission trip like this for quite some time, but I would always came up with
an excuse to not go. Whether it be money or not being able to
take time off from my job to go. Several weeks ago, I prayed for God to
not only break my heart for what breaks His, but that I would actually do
something about it. I have always had a special place in my heart for the
orphans. I'll never forgot that one day, (neither will my parents I’m
sure) I was around 13, when I came home and announced to my family that I will
be adopting children from every country when I get older. I was so
passionate about it then, and that very same passion has never faded. I
remember thinking how beautiful each and every child was and that I wanted to
be the one to tell them that they are beautifully made in the image of God and
that they are loved by Him so much. I knew then at the young age of 13
that orphans will be a big part of my life.
I have recently
started sponsoring a little girl whose name is Alemshewa
through Compassion International who is from Ethiopia. I spoke with
someone who works with Compassion and he assured me that while I am in
Ethiopia, Compassion will be able to set it up where I will be able to meet
this beautiful little girl. I am so excited that God has given me this
opportunity. It will be an amazing moment when I am able to wrap my arms
around Alemshewa and tell her in person how much I love her and how much God
loves her. I pray for her daily as well as am able to communicate with
her through email and letters but being able to see her in person is such an
amazing opportunity.
During this time
of preparation I ask that you please pray for me as God prepares my
heart for this mission trip. My Mother has already had a talk with me
that I cannot bring any kids home with me. She knows that if it were a
possibility, most likely I would! :) I know that God will provide
me financially and emotionally for this trip. I am super stoked!
If you are wondering why I chose Ethiopia this video will explain why:
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