T'was the night before leaving..

I think I am all ready..finally! It's funny, just as you think you're all set, you find a handful of other things you can't believe you forgot about. Oh the inexperienced one I am! Through it all though, God is teaching me so much. He is showing me that though I may not be prepared, He is, and it is He who is leading and providing for this whole trip. There are so many things that needed to be done for this that I had no idea about, but God knew, and through my lacking thereof, God was faithfully standing full in glory and wisdom. He knows the plans He has for me, and it just goes to prove that it's not up to me and my experience; it's not up to me and how mature I am or how much knowledge I have; it's up to Christ, His work, and the obedience of those He has called. I am walking blind towards the call of my Saviors voice, trusting in His unfailing word to keep my foot from slipping. He has remained faithful and it is my deepest prayer that I, too, may remain faithful.

There are a few other requests that I would greatly appreciate prayer in:
*That I would not be ashamed of the gospel. Romans 1:16 "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile."
*That Christ would be honored in my body. Ephesians 4:1 "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received."
*That I would be fruitful. John 15:2 "He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful."
*That my faith would continually deepen. Mark 10:52 "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
*That I would stand firm in the Spirit. Matthew 24:13 "..but he who stands firm to the end will be saved."
*That I would be willing to suffer for the gospel. 2 Timothy 1:8-12 "8So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. 12That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day."
*That I would not be anxious for anything. Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
*That pride would be removed and humility planted. Proverbs 11:2 "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
*That I would overflow with the love of GOD. 1 John 4:7-8 "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."

Thank you for your prayers! I look forward to keeping y'all up to date on all that God is and will continue to do. Please keep me informed, also, on any and all things I may be keeping any of y'all in prayer for.

Until next time(which will be in AFRICA!!..crazy!), I leave you with this:
Revelation 4:11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Amen.