It all started last summer with much prayer and wrestling with God. The wrestling was over my singleness and the idea that He might send me to Africa...as a missionary!! (Not sure what the Africa thing was all about) I had such a burning to serve but the thought of missions and singleness scared me deep down. I found myself afraid to pray as I sensed this was exactly where he was leading. But as he usually does, in the most gentle way, God spoke to my heart and I began to pray and trust.
My friend Ellen and I spoke at length about what I was feeling and she too prayed for direction. One afternoon she sat me down and showed me what she felt the Lord had directed her to, YWAM. We looked at a few programs they offer for people my age.. :) and I decided to really seek the Lord on this avenue.
It wasn't long before I knew God was calling me to pursue YWAM and an opportunity to experience the mission field. I sent for an application and got busy. About three months, a passport and 15 pages later I submitted by application for prayer. The week after Christmas I received a letter from YWAM stating that I had been accepted for a program they offer; Crossroads Discipleship Training School. "WOW" and "I need you Lord" is all I could think. I'm headed to England in April and likely on to the Philippines in July and August. Visit thekingslodge.com to see where I'll be and what I'll be doing.
What a process it is to get your life ready to leave the country for 5 months!!! Stay tuned...there is much more to tell.