Monday, 13 August 2007

• Currently Reading Hudson Taylor in Early Years: The Growth of a Soul By Dr & Mrs Howard Taylor see related

  A dream come true!!!!

  Well, it sure has been a while since I've posted. That's because life is like a whirlwind for me. Will I eventually have a chance to catch my breath? Maybe, maybe not. But it is exciting!!! That's for sure.

  Let's see, the last time I posted was in June. I led two more Journeys which were good, of course. God is faithful to those who seek Him out of a pure heart. His Word does not return void but accomplishes the task it was sent to do. It is not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit. If Christ is lifted up He will draw all men unto Him. These have been some of the truths that I have been clinging to and that the Lord has been faithful to. He cannot deny Himself or His Words. Praise Him! There have been some bumps a long the way, and some bridges to cross, but the Lord upholds all those that be bowed down, and I have not jumped off any of said bridges (although I have been tempted to!). He enlarges our soul when we are in distress. It is my prayer that through difficulty my heart will grow in more love for God and a greater understanding of others.

  Two weeks ago I was able to visit my family and home for a week. Sigh. It was sooo nice. It was good to get outside of the bubble that I've been in and gain a fresh perspective of life at HQ. It had gotten to the point where it was hard to see anything but the negative stuff. Not good. Longs talks with my mom helped also. She helped me refocus and see the situation in a different light. Being out side the fish bowl I was able to pray with new insight, and the Lord worked in my heart regarding certain things.I am very glad that His Spirit is greater than my spirit or the Enemy. All things are under Christ's feet. I also hung out with my sisters a lot, which is always good for me. they actually came back to HQ with me, which is very cool. Heidi is here at least until Christmas and Beka is currently visiting a friend for 12 days and then will be here at HQ until early October. Very cool!

  Now to the title I gave this entry. Yes, it is true I am heading out to New Zealand tomorrow!!!! Four years ago the Lord gave me a desire to minister in New Zealand, and now it is happening!!! I will be there for 15 days leading a Journey to the Heart. I am still trying to take it all in! I am very excited to say the least. I am really looking forward to meeting the people over there, the girls and just being in that country with all that entails! (I am grinning foolishly at the computer because I can't hold in the excitement!)  From what others have told me, it sounds like family and paradise (although I realize that the paradise part is stretched a little). However, it will be a time of growth, of learning in a different way what it means to abide in Christ. It is my prayer that the girls will not see me, or lift up me, but that Christ would be seen in my life. May I be guided by His Spirit and not by my own inclinations. May He be glorified, exalted and praised in all things. I would really appreciate your prayers for me and the Journey. I know that will make a huge difference in my spirit and how it all goes. Everything involved is much bigger and greater than me, hence I need a Greater Power working through me.

  Thank you all! I love you! May the Lord bless you and enlarge the borders of your tent also.

  Hid with Christ in God, Jess

  Amy Ortiz and myself. It was good to see you again, crazy friend!

  

   

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