Hi all!
Last time you heard from me was in May! That is a long time.
God has been teaching me how to really trust Him in my finances. Almost every month since March, something expensive and unexpected has popped up. I went to the doctor because I thought I broke my shoulder, I locked my keys in the apartment, I rear ended somebody, and had to pay for new brakes and rotors. I barely felt like I could catch my breath. Even in the stress, I would be reminded to turn back to God. And He showed up over and over again.
He has been doing a lot of exciting things too! I’ve had the excitement of getting a job I have wanted for years.
God has had me really leaning into the fact that I can trust Him, that I am enough, that I am accepted and that I matter to Him. There is nothing I have to do to earn those titles. They are already mine; they already belong to me. Even when I feel left out or lonely, to show up anyway, because that might be exactly what God allows to meet a need in another person.
The thing I am currently most excited for, is leaving for Guatemala ???? for a mission trip in just a few short days (this Saturday, September 17)! It will be very similar to what I did in Costa Rica back in March. In Guatemala, however, my team actually gets to stay on the Adventures in Missions Base (the company I am going through). We also get to do kitchen remodels.
Prayers that we all get there (and stay there) safely. That nothing discourages any of us from going (one lady has recently been bit by a dog and another had to quit their job). That God brings the right connections. And anything God asks us to do after/ in result of Guatemala, we would be obedient and listen/ obey.
Thank you all for still following my blogs and supporting me. I wouldn’t be here without each of you.
Rachel
First of all, Welcome back! It has been a while indeed. So true! A lot of times we need constant reminders of just exactly who we are in Christ & how God really sees us. When we press in & lean in further into God’s presence is when we experience the fullness of Him. Sometimes the volume of other things are so loud they keep us from truly hearing God, in which we need to turn down the volume in order to truly hear Him speak. He doesn’t always speak to us in the wind, thunder or storms but, in the gentlest whisper. God will always be true to his word. He will always be Jehovah Jirah(Our provider) & knows of what we need before we ask, & is waiting for us to come boldly & confidently before the throne to just ask Him. Not only is His Grace enough & His will perfect we also need to wait on God’s timing so we don’t mess up what God is trying to do through us. God is God…. & He doesn’t need our help, or advice. This reminds me of a song that I’ve learned a long time ago, & it goes like this: Jehovah Jirah my provider, His Grace is sufficient for me, for me, for me. Jehovah Jirah my provider, His Grace is sufficient for me! My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in Glory. He gives His angels charge over me…Jehovah Jirah cares for me, for me, for me! Jehovah Jirah cares for me! Continue growing & seeking after God in all things. With the wings that He has given to you, use them to the fullest. Don’t be afraid to spread those wings & fly because God has not given you a spirit of Fear…. But of Love, Joy, Peace & a sound mind. I Love how much you have grown in the Lord, & are now fulfilling the call that he placed upon your life from a younger age.