Philippines--Here!!

It's time. Tomorrow I leave for the Philippines!! Really, Really, Really excited :) I can't thank everyone enough for helping me out finacially, encouraging me and most importantly, praying for me. Y'all have truly been a blessing to me and I am very grateful for everything!

A few things I ask for y'all to be in prayer about since I won't have internet access:
-the people: exactly that. everyone we come in contact with and those who we'll be ministering to and sharing the Good News with.
-travel: I hope that my flights are all on time and we have a safe travel. It's going to be a long day tomorrow so I'll need strength and energy to make it through.
-my health: I hope that I don't get sick or contract some kind of disease--seriously though. I would love to be in good health while I'm there so it doesn't slow me down or distract me.
-our group: I pray for unity among our group that we can work well together, lift eachother up in encouraging ways and just have a sense of unity among our group.
-me: That I may be used and be obedient to God's calling.

Thanks again for prayers and encouragement. I covet them during this time. May God's light shine upon those who have not heard and His glory be done!

The Philippines is near (July 18-Aug 2)!!

Two weeks from now I will be in the Philippines! :) My heart can't even contain the joy that I feel when I think of being able to serve my Father. I am honored that God has called me to this trip and that He wants to use me for His glory. I truly have an amazing Father who I can put my hope in and where I find rest. My prayer for this trip is just that--that the people of the Philippines may find rest and comfort in His loving arms as we spread His word and love. I pray that their eyes would be opened to the glory of the King.

In preparation for this journey, I've been able to spend some much needed time in the Word; to be able to block out unnecessary distractions and just meditate on the promises of God. He has shown His faithfulness to me so much throughout this whole experience as He has provided for me financially and given me an abundance of support through my family and friends. I am blessed. I want to reach the Philippines for His glory. I want to see the Filipinos the way He sees them and loves them. I want my heart to reflect His love and goodness that can only be found in Him.

1 Corinthians 15:58 says "Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

This is my prayer for the trip--to stand firm as I give myself fully to the Lord's work. How wonderful it is that my labor will not be in vain. Praise be to God!