• 1 day after meeting my new housemates, I had to inform them that I had found head lice in my hair (I told you it would get graphic…). Don’t worry, I made sure to spread it to all of you before I left the city. Just wanted to make sure you wouldn’t forget about me ☺.
• My precious roommate volunteered to wash all of my bedding for me, as I had already headed back to Oklahoma for a wedding (congrats Millers!). Best roommate award: Allison Love. (Sweet name, huh?)
• I had two job interviews at the children’s hospital and God is being incredibly faithful in opening doors to provide financially for me. Stay tuned for more updates on this!
• God has already begun His perfect work of pruning me for this new stage in life. See below for details...
• Memphis town LOVES Elvis! That’s right, last week was Elvis week here, and these people don’t mess around when it comes to the king of rock and roll. Even got a taste of That’s Alright Momma (Elvis’s first song recorded when he was 19 at Sun Studios) during orientation. Please note Birthday Elvis glasses on my housemate below...
• Finally got settled into “the Shire” (that’s the name of our home if you were wondering… don’t judge,) with my 4 other housemates, whom I love!! Besides the few extra 6-legged insects that decided to hang out in the kitchen and some freezer issues, it hasn’t been too bad of a transition. And no, I’m not talking about head lice, people, even though they do have 6 legs. Anyone who hasn’t dealt with ants invading the house during the summer is missing out. I would take 6 legs over 4 most days (One house had to deal with rats and even though having boys come over with machetes and bats to solve the problem I’m sure was entertaining, I’ll stick with our ant traps.)
I am so deeply excited about all that God is doing in this city and incredibly privileged to be a part of The Great Commission being fulfilled. Last night, in our first class, we were informed that when we graduate in May, that 1,200 people will have been sent out from Downline Ministries fully equipped to spread the Gospel of Christ by making disciples all over the world. Talk about getting chills!! God is SO FAITHFUL!!! His name will be proclaimed to all nations and we are all privileged to be a small piece in His puzzle.
I don’t think I can accurately explain all of the ways that God has been pruning me, but I can definitely say that He is. I know that our loving Heavenly Father is willing to challenge us. Not only that, but He is also loving enough to reveal our sin to us. This thought is scary to me, but as I was reminded in class last night, my sin is covered with the Holy blood of Jesus Christ the lamb, and I don’t have to fear the pruning the Lord will bring because it will simply make me more like Christ. Please continue to pray for me as I struggle to adjust to this new environment both mentally and emotionally.
Some specific prayer requests:
• That I would choose wisely which job to accept at the children’s hospital, I currently have two options, praise the Lord!
• That I would exercise wisdom in choosing a local church to attend and serve.
• That the Lord would reveal His will in where I should volunteer this year, and that I would be discerning in not over-scheduling myself or spreading myself too thin.
• For the Lord to open doors through my church and/or volunteer site for me to disciple a younger girl or girls in their faith and still to remain faithful to those I have invested in back home.
Thank you again for all of your prayers! I look forward to more updates and sharing all that God is doing here!
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