2 Weeks

Time is flying by! 2 weeks from now I will be packing my bags for battle and heading to Fullerton for briefing.

Yes, I did say battle. I am leaving for a place that is in desperate need of light, and me and my team have a particular fight, to fight. One with darkness. Not just the darkness that looms over this country and the hearts that we are meant to touch, but the darkness that secretly looms in our hearts. The darkness of anxiety, fear, selfishness, and comfort. All things that as much as I want to deny I don't face daily, I do. Leaving the U.S. for six weeks is beyond scary. Sure I moved away to college, but at least I'm still in California. I'm leaving the country. That's been my mantra lately. It repeats in my brain, over and over again, which is where the anxiety, fear, selfishness, and comfort play a role.

I'm anxious because I have so much to do these next 2 weeks. I'm fearful that I may not get it all done, and fearful still that my support needs will not be met. I'm fearful to step out of my comfort zone, and fearful that my selfishness will prevail, as much as I hope to suppress it. I need to remember that this trip is not about me. It's not about my comfort in a new country whatsoever, in all honesty it's about the opposite. It's about my ability to step out, and do hard things for Jesus. I'm going to the Dominican Republic to proclaim the gospel, and to bring a light to the college students and future leaders of this dark country.

This is a lot to think about. But, it is what I need to think about these next 2 weeks. This is what I need to pray about these next 2 weeks, and what I need prayer for these next 2 weeks.

I'm ready for the challenges that are coming my way, I'm ready to take them on with Jesus by my side.