Setbacks, but our God is faithful

Today after a little but of confusion we figured out that I'm actually in need of about $2,000-$3,000 more, when we thought that amount had been covered. Even though it's a setback it's minor compared to His promises, I know that He will provide!

This isn't the only obstacle that has come up lately, which clearly shows that satan is working really hard to mess things up and get at me. My friend Emma, who's going with me, and I are in major need of prayer against his attacks. It's definitely common, while getting ready to go on any mission trip to start having doubts about what God is doing, and we have both had a few of those. Please joins us in prayer against satan attacks, in prayer for the rest of the finances to come through, and for our thoughts and minds to rest in our all knowing God. He is bigger, He is stronger, and we have faith even when oceans rise.

Why am I surprised?

On the first Sunday of each month my pastor asks for everyone who has a birthday within the next 30 days to stand and say what they want for their birthday. It can be anything! People have asked for things from babies, cars, and good health to legos and puppies. And as crazy as it seems their typically answered.
Today was the first Sunday in September and people did the usual routine, they stood up, said what they wanted, then people gathered around each of the individuals to pray for them. As this was going on I began to remember what I asked for back in May-for all my YWAM funds to be raised...and guess what, He answered it. During this time today it was like this weird epiphany I had, "Oh my goodness, that's what I asked for, and He raised them, not just that amount but an abundant amount, more than I asked for!" I got so excited.
Why am I surprised? Not that I should have this casual attitude about it, but at the same time He asked me to go of course He is going to provide a way.
He did provide away, and that was through you. Ya'll, I can't even begin to explain my gratitude toward each of you. He used all of you, wether you gave directly through finances or through prayer, You are apart of this mission trip as much as I am. My God is abundant, He rejoices in making a way, He delights in it. I am so grateful. Grateful for my King that gives His children abundant blessing, not because He has to but because He wants to, for people like you who say yes to Him, and simply, for this opportunity to go on this trip and to give God glory!

I want to share a song with y'all that I have been obsessed with lately. I listen to it on average 5 times a day! The music is good, but the words are breathtaking. It is so powerful and it reminds me of what He has called each His children to do, to let Him lead them to where their trust is only in Him.

Here it is: Oceans

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior

I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine