Greetings!
I trust that everyone is well and as minimum damage as possible resulted from last nights storms. I have one tree down and some branches. But praise God not on the house or anything else.
Financies
^ Please continue to prayer for financial support, I am not worried because I know God will provide. Mission trip is paid for, had to use some of my money. But college and other expenses are not.
This Friday, I start theraphy for my arm, I injured it a couple weeks ago and was in a sling. The Drs. think it's nerve related. Pray that the pain quitts and that theraphy will go great.
JR. CAMP!!!!!!!!!!
This Sunday is JR.Camp! Yesterday, I successfully finished all my cabin stuff! Whoot! I am extremely excited for Camp.
Buffalo, N.Y.
IT'S COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so thrilled and excited about going! A new location, a new journey, what has God planned this time?
Looking back at the start of mission trip 2011, I realize that God had a plan for everything. Even when I didn't see them. From not going to Algeria to N.Y.? Wow, what a step. And yet I feel the same way I probably would if I were going to Algeria. I have learned so much and will continue learning much.
From God healing me from Insomnia to my arm which will be healed!
I didn't know or realize where it would take me, but I'm kind of glad I didn't know. Personally, If I would of had the choice to go where I WANTED to go it would not of been Buffalo. But God had a plan and He changed my heart. And I truly believe that God NEVER forces people to go places, He just has a way of changing one's heart's desires to His desires and will for our life. Now who wouldn't want that?!
When one's daily gives up their wills, and desires for God's, one realizes that they wouldn't be happier anywhere BUT where they are now...in God's will. Isn't this where we ALL long to be?
I wish I could say I constantly want this, but sometimes I don't. I get rebellious and say, "No, this is what I want to do!" Sigh....let's just say it NEVER WORKS OUT. But once I realize that than it's easier to find the right path, right?
*Just as many of you have encouraged me to seek God's will, I would like to do the same! Lif'e's little troubles(or BIG troubles ;)) seems so small when one walks in God's will, or at least it seems that way in my life. I encourage you to seek God's will and be willing to follow no matter where it leads you, for it's truly worth it!
Today, take the time to ask God what He wants from you, who He has for you to talk to about him. Anything for His Kingdom.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
I recently read this blog post from John Piper and thought it was very interesting, please take some time to read it and if possible let me know what you think about it!
Thanks to everyone who encourages me in God and the Word. You have no idea how much you coming up and hugging me or saying a prayer for me matters to me! It is truly amazing to have so much support.
~Rachel Lee Hicks
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