Hey Friends!
March 17th is around the corner, and I cannot wait to be with YWAM-Charlotte! I want to share with you all how the Lord has and is continuing to confirm my action to venture on this journey.
If you were to ask me seven months ago what I will be doing in the fall, I would have told you 'I am going to attend ETSU with an Undecided major, and a minor in Dance.' ... Now to those of you who know me well, you could say I have always been pretty certain at making decisions, and when I have a goal, I work till it is complete. I have to tell you, that I was never certain about school. I had a desire deep down to travel, and to spread the gospel overseas, but the Lord knew that my heart was not ready to accept that offer, at that time in my life.
August came and It was getting very close to Move In Day, but every time I asked myself, 'Is this where I'm suppose to be?' I felt such a strong unsettlement in my heart. The Lord continued to move in me, and weaken my flesh, so that all I had left, was surrender. After days of Prayer, talking to my parents, weighing out pro's and con's, and more Prayer, I knew that going to a University was not what God wanted me to do in Fall of 2012.
It was just a few days after I had decided not to attend ETSU, when God truly spoke to me. I was sitting in my friend Jillian's room, searching different ministries, when I remembered talking to a friend about her recent trip to India. I sent her a message, asking what ministry she traveled there with, and she replied informing me it was through the funds from a ministry called Youth With A Mission.
From there on I didn't stop searching information about YWAM, talking to people that had been to their Discipleship Training School's, and Praying for God's voice to guide me.
I want to take a minute to reflect on God's guidance, and the fact that If we follow His direction, and trust that He will unveil the unknown, HE WILL!
After I took a leap of Faith and Un-enrolled from University, Christ Jesus guided me!
Looking back on the last few months I realize how much God has prepared me for this next season. He has truly taught me to trust in Him, and challenges me every time I try to provide on my own. He has and is continuing to humble me, and break my heart where it needs breaking.
He is opening my eyes to the reality of this world we live in, and He challenges me daily to give back.
My Dad and I took a trip up to Charlotte a few days ago to meet some of the Staff at YWAM. Let me tell you, it was such a blessing! They are all so passionate about this ministry, yet take pride in Christ alone, and the works He has done through them. They were all so welcoming and genuine. Visiting these people, and this place God has lead me to, truly gave me clarity that this is where I need to be, at this time in my life!
With all of that said, I come to you with a request. God has proved His provision thus far, giving me the funds I need to complete the first three months, which are in NC. The other half, however, I still have not raised. I will need about $4000 dollars more, by May, so that I will be able to go on the Outreach Trip overseas. I have trust in the Lord, as he challenges me to do so. As He continues to Humble my pride, in knowledge that I cannot do this on my own, I ask you to pray. Pray that God will provide the finances for me to travel and spread his Truth. Pray that if it be His will, He would guide you to support me in finance. Lastly, pray that the Lord would continue to guide this ministry to where He wants us to go and be disciples of the nations.
Thank you.
In Christ,
Sarah Sanders
