That is what I have been praying and talking to God about all morning. I leave in about an hour to meet my team for worship and prayer before we head off, and my heart is racing. I am going to triumph fear with the power of God, and remember that He is sending me to Cambodia. I have the heart and the deep desires to go, and I know how much I will fall in love with what I see and the children around me. But I also know little parts of fear that I have about going somewhere unknown to me, I am stepping out in faith and courage to do something I was called to do. Sometimes I wonder why; why would God pick me? What gifts do I have to be apart of this team to go to Cambodia? But than God speaks to me, and tells me that He is with me wherever I go. He will strengthen me. He will lift me up when I feel weak. He will help me triumph the devil if I just be still and allow God to speak to me. Sometimes my mind can race so fast, and than I realize how much time I just wasted...when God was right here, waiting for me to come to Him with my worries and fears. He is my sustainer. My rock. My peace. My love. My father. He wants nothing more than to bless me.
So that takes away my fear. Why be fearful of a place that God TOLD ME TO GO?? That my friends, makes no sense to me. Why would I allow the devil to take something so precious to me, something I have been looking forward to for a very long time. Something I KNOW my earthly father would of been so proud of me. It is not going to happen. I am going to do this with the JOY that The Lord has given me to go, and I am going to pray my heart out on the plane, and worship Him, and watch what He does to my heart. I know my heart will be changed forever.
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome with evil, instead overcome evil with good.
THIS WAS IN MY DEVOTION THIS MORNING. Thank you Lord. Overcome evil thoughts with what God has filled my heart with already! What an answer to prayer.
There is something about going somewhere far away on mission trips that just warms my heart. To step out of my comfort zone, and everything familiar to me, and to do God's work. To love on people who are just waiting for love, God's love. They are going to show me love in a whole new light, and I already am expecting that. These children are going to show me God's love, and I hope to bring them some comfort and love as well.
My Prayer.
"Dear my Lord, the one who comforts me, brings me peace and joy, blesses me when I feel unworthy, and loves me at my worst. You know my heart, you know the inner most parts of me and who I am. I trust you Lord with my whole heart, I trust you that where you lead me, I WILL follow and be blessed because of it. So many verses come to mind about taking the step of faith, and following after you. Lord I trust that. I believe that with my heart as I venture somewhere I have never been before, but you have. You know where I am going, you know my purpose for going, and Lord I know you have a plan. I pray Lord that you touch each and every life that is going to be on this trip, whether it is someone on my team, or someone we come in contact with. Lord I pray that each and every person that we do come in contact with, can see our JOY because of YOU. You are in us, and with us, and through us all the time Lord. We are going to do your kingdom work, everyday I pray that I do something for your kingdom, so Lord on this trip, I pray you show me what I can do. Show me how to love like you, break my heart for what breaks yours. Everything I AM for your kingdom cause. That is why I am here Lord, to love others and love you. I pray Lord that you radically move in myself, as well as each member who is going on this trip. Bring us close together, help us to trust and grow together as a TEAM. I know you will bless us unimaginably, because that is who you are. But Lord I pray for safety, healthy and protection as we venture off to Cambodia. I pray that our luggage is not lost. I pray that we will be well rested and ready Sunday morning when we wake up in Cambodia! I pray Lord that your hand is all over this trip, and that the Holy Spirit will move in us like we have never seen before. I love you Lord, I love you and trust you with my life because you gave me this life. This life on earth is so short compared to our time with you, and I believe that with my heart. I thank you Lord for everything you have done for me, I thank you financially that I am able to go on this trip, I pray that you watch over my family while I am gone. I pray for the hearts of my family back home, and other families, that they will be at peace while we are gone. I thank you Lord for this opportunity, for putting this desire in my heart, for allowing me to love kids with all I am so that I can be a piece of your hands and feet while I am there. I pray Lord for radical change. I pray that you will show me things that I have never seen before, stretch me and help me grow to be more like you. I pray for our flight this morning, that we will all arrive safely in Cambodia with the rest of our team. I pray that the flight will fly by, and that no one will get sick or injured on the flight Lord. I continue to pray that you show us what needs to be done in Cambodia in the hearts of others, as well as physically. Give us the strength, your strength, each and everyday to do the work that needs to be done. I THANK YOU Lord for who you are, and for loving me. Thank you for saving me, and for showing me the importance of this world. Thank you for trials I have been through because they shaped me into the woman I am today. I pray you continue to mold me, shape me and show me who I am in you. I pray for our trip, just continued safety and protection. Thank you Lord. "
Proverbs 16:9
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Thank you to everyone who has been sending out prayers, financial help, hugs, and LOVE! I appreciate you more than I could ever say. Please continue to pray for us as we go this morning, pray that God moves more than we could ever imagine. Pray for safety, health and protection for each one of us. THANK YOU for taking time this morning and reading my blog. Just a little something before we take off. Remember to love God with your whole heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. These are simple things that the Lord tells us to do, and because of that, and because of trusting the Lord, HE WILL BLESS YOU. Just watch :) LOVE YOU ALL, I will miss you dearly, but just know I am in good hands, and walking where I am told to go. God seldom moves in our comfort zones, so I pray for a RADIAL MOVEMENT!
xoxo
Sarah Marie
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
1 Corinthians 16:14
Do EVERYTHING in love.
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