I can’t believe that it has already been 3 weeks since I left California and moved here to Wisconsin! It has been so fun adjusting to this life that I get to live for the next three months. My new home is in the country, miles away from the city, and surrounded by cornfields. I live with (and do pretty much everything with) 45 other people who are all passionate about children and human trafficking. Our typical day consists of quiet time, worship, class, community responsibilities, workouts, and many laughs and games and heart-to-heart conversations. Living in such a big community gets a little crazy at times, but I love it!
God has already moved in some big ways in my life and in the lives of the other students. Each week in class we are taught by a different speaker about a different topic. So far we have learned about hearing the voice of God, identity and destiny, worldview, and clean conscience. We have been challenged to step out of our comfort zones and connect with God in new ways. We have had some very deep and intimate times with God, both as a group and individually. I am so thankful for this new family that I get to do life with.
Personally, there were some things that I was really struggling with as I came here, and though I am still wrestling with some of those things, God has eased my mind and I can feel Him doing some big things in my heart. He has definitely made it clear to me that He has me here at YWAM, during this not-so-easy season of life, for a reason. I have been shown how great God’s righteousness is−how sometimes He breaks us, but only for the intent of us turning to Him−and how His love is unrelenting.
One of my favorite parts of YWAM so far was our “survivor” camping trip last week. The goal of the trip was for us to get a glimpse of some of the injustices people face around the world. Even though our trip was cut short because of some rain and snow, I learned so much! For me the best part of the trip was when my 12 teammates and I were huddled under the shelter we made with tarps, eating our beans and rice, as the rain pounded down. We were cold and wet and covered in bug-bites. As we sat there and joked around about how our night was going to go, God reminded me of the purpose of the trip. It broke my heart to think that some people live under those conditions daily, and that those conditions were even better than what some people have ever known!
I am excited for the next 6 months and to see everything that God is going to do! Please be praying for the DTS−for our hearts to continue to be open to all that God has for each of us, for protection over our hearts as we seek God in such big ways, and for guidance in our outreach choices.
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