Honeymoon with God

So, I've been here for two weeks now but it seems like way longer it may be the weather change from snow and evergreens to humidity, sun and beaches. Well, the first week I had a hard time adjusting to the new environment, schedule, and not knowing anyone. But sharing our personal testimonies Friday night really helped break our bubbles. In coming here, I was struggling with a lot of anxiety and inadequacy because I didn't feel ready to be a missionary, but after our first week of teaching and seeing how intense that was it set me at some ease! I'm going to be doing a whole lot of growing spiritually during this time I believe.

The first speaker was actually from my hometown and I immediately became very fond of him. He's an older guy in his 60's, a grandpa, pastor and overall a ball of fun. The theme this week was the book of John and we pretty much demolished our Bible pages with how many times we read through it this week! But each time I got so much new stuff out of it! Once we finally all got 100% on our book of John quiz he treated us to ice cream, and I got to feel like a little kid again! He also strongly encouraged us to make it a discipline to stay in the Word daily as well as making a habit of prayer every morning. Just those two things have made a huge difference in me! Praise God! I wonder what's next!

Another thing God is speaking to me is just to live in the present. Not to worry so much about the future and that God's got His hand on my life. As I've been praying I keep getting these pictures of Jesus dancing with me on the beach. And hearing God speak in my heart that He's my Abba, my Daddy and that He wants to give me the desires of my heart! God's been really touching my heart with His love and that He's the master painter, designer and Savior! While sailing this morning we sat on the edge of the boat and squealed like children as waves crashed over us. I just kept thinkin' "God why me? I don't deserve this." over and over again. He is doing something wonderful in my life and I can't believe I'm here. I pray that any of you who read this blog would also have Jesus romance you, in whatever way that it takes. Blessings to you all and thanks to all again who have helped me get here.