We've almost made it! Training camp is almost over and it has seriously been an adventure in missions! So much has happened that it's hard to put into words. We've been able to learn, play, worship, paint, run, dance, and even play ultimate frisbee.
It has been awesome to get to know our team of 15 people who will serve God together in Nicaragua for the next two months. Each of us are so different but that's what makes it beautiful! I cannot wait to love Jesus with them.
I think the Lord has been teaching me a lot about surrender this weekend. He is teaching me to surrender my comfort, in taking cold showers or eating mystery food. He is teaching me to surrender control, in not knowing what ministry will look like everyday. He is teaching me to surrender fear, in going to a third world country and not even confidently knowing the language. He is telling me that He must become greater and I must become less. BUT the cool thing about it is that when I give my life away, God doesn't just leave me with nothing. He gives us better in return. I've been thinking about the verse Isaiah 61:3 and how He gives us beauty for our ashes. I hope that throughout my trip I will continue to die to myself so that the Lord can give beauty in return.
I cannot wait to fly to Nica TOMORROW!
