Well... where do I even start....this blog update is long over due that is for sure...Outreach is now said and done. Christmas has come and gone. And 2011 has now begun... oh boy... and Jesus somehow ALWAYS stays the same in the midst of it ALL! I want to share so many stories but at the same time there's too much to share! Hmm...Our trip to India was nothing short of Gods favor being poured over us and those along side of us as well. We were able to see over one hundred villagers accept Jesus into their lives and as well shared testimonies and the gospel with over a thousand. I honestly feel so privileged... we are called to share HIS message with others but we can never force anyone. I have never seen, first handed, so many people so hungry to receive Jesus before in MY entire LIFE! Through this all I must say I have learned A LOT! This trip was amazing but certainly NOT a bed of roses. It had its thorns too. God is using it to shape and mold me. I am thankful. I don't like it being in the midst of it; I actually hate being in the furnace but who doesn't? But I will never run away from my King. He is worthy of it. All of it.
As of right now I am home with family. Celebrated Christmas, New Years, and my birthday with them. It is nice to rest and just be at times.. although I find it hard to just sit... I get real antsy. I had initially thought I would be home for about 2 weeks but now will be staying for my brothers wedding in early February. I have time to support and lift up my family. Connecting with those whom I haven't seen in a very long time. In the mean time I miss my Awaken Family dearly... And whats next for you, you might be asking...? Well the plan as of right now is to head back to Kona and continue staffing on campus until April, which I will then will be heading to Los Angeles for a ministry and impartation time there The month of May is still uncertain for me but come June we will be getting ready for round 2 of the AWAKEN DTS! As I have committed being a part of this ministry for at least 2 years. I feel so honored and blessed to be able to be doing what I am doing. I wouldn't change it for anything! My vision is to see believers radically fall in love with Jesus and run in whole hearted surrender as they go out and share about who Jesus is and what he has done. As I desire to do the same.
If you would like to support me and the vision he has given me, you can go to the paypal button and easily donate there. Please keep me in your prayers as well. For the righteous mans prayers are powerful and effective. I am poor and needy without my King.
If you have any questions at all please email me or give me a ring. I will gladly share with you. Thanks again for all that have kept me in your prayers and supported me financially.
Shawna, always sooo touched by your stories and the testimony of God working in your life....and as I begin my travel with YWAM journey here in Belize Central America....makes me wonder what God is gonna do in me, and when and where we will connect in the future! Love you girl and prayin for ya!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy. Im sure that your trip is going to change your life forever
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