I leave the country for 6 weeks!
REALITY!
God has been so faithful and I am so excited to see what He is going to do in the weeks to come!
My team is amazing and we are bonding so well already! It's going to be a great trip! I'm seriously so ready to be used, HERE WE GO!!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
I can't believe it
Time is flying by!!!
In just two days I will be in Fullerton for briefing! I'm not fully supported yet... but I'll get there... I'm strangely calm about it!!
Anyways I'm packing right now, and my room is a total disaster. It's scary. And my suitcase... I can't seem to get it under 50 pounds. UHHOHH. Thats no bueno. I've taken out SO MUCH already... Theres not much more I can do... I'm praying I make it though... otherwise I'll have to carry on my undies or something.
Anyways, I am SO excited. I can't believe how fast this semester has gone by and how amazingly encouraged I feel heading into this trip. Everyone I talk to has nothing but good things to say... but I hear one thing a lot. You're going to come back and really see how good you have it here. I know that's the truth, but I also know that's why we're bringing the truth to this country.
I can't wait for the adventures ahead! Stay tuned for more... The journey has just begun!!
Blessings,
Colbs
In just two days I will be in Fullerton for briefing! I'm not fully supported yet... but I'll get there... I'm strangely calm about it!!
Anyways I'm packing right now, and my room is a total disaster. It's scary. And my suitcase... I can't seem to get it under 50 pounds. UHHOHH. Thats no bueno. I've taken out SO MUCH already... Theres not much more I can do... I'm praying I make it though... otherwise I'll have to carry on my undies or something.
Anyways, I am SO excited. I can't believe how fast this semester has gone by and how amazingly encouraged I feel heading into this trip. Everyone I talk to has nothing but good things to say... but I hear one thing a lot. You're going to come back and really see how good you have it here. I know that's the truth, but I also know that's why we're bringing the truth to this country.
I can't wait for the adventures ahead! Stay tuned for more... The journey has just begun!!
Blessings,
Colbs
Sunday, May 13, 2012
1 week
1 week, 1,000 dollars.
Yep, that's where I'm at. Well, actually its more like $1,041.65. That's truly where I'm at.
At this point I'm nervous. Freaking out is more appropriate to say actually. But, I'm trusting that God will do it. If it's God's will, He'll pay the bill.
So, I'm trusting that He will do it.
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
Yep, that's where I'm at. Well, actually its more like $1,041.65. That's truly where I'm at.
At this point I'm nervous. Freaking out is more appropriate to say actually. But, I'm trusting that God will do it. If it's God's will, He'll pay the bill.
So, I'm trusting that He will do it.
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
Monday, May 7, 2012
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.
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.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
17
First of all, 17 is my lucky number. Second of all, 17 is how many days until I leave the country!! Wow time is flying!!!
Today is Cinco De Mayo, which doesn't have any relevance to the Dominican Republic, butttttt it does have relevance to the fact that I make really great tacos! So tonight I am throwing a fundraiser, where I'm making tons of tacos for money for my trip!!I've had about 22 RSVP's so I'm very excited, and praying for more than 22 people. The more the merrier!! :)
I have had amazing feedback from my letters which I am so thankful for!! But, I'm not quite there yet.
Yesterday, I found out that the cost of my project went from $3,900 to $4,300 because of the airfare. So yesterday, I went from needing to raise $900 to $1,300. Wasn't quite ready for that news, but I am now. Considering God is the one who is sending me on this trip, I have no doubt in my mind that He will be the provider of the extra $400 I need!
Right now is where all of you reading this come in. I need your help!! I'm humbled to announce that I need your prayers! I can't do this on my own. Please pray for me and my team. That we would be fully funded by May 24th, and that God would not only prepare for us the money, but prepare our hearts. We are all facing finals and the stress that comes with that along with the anxiety of support raising and international traveling to a country that is in desperate need of God's light.
Also, if you or anyone you know would like to support me on my project, I would greatly appreciate it. I don't want to put my telephone number online, but I can link you to my facebook where you can message me. This is my facebook page: facebook.com/Colbie.Dilbeck
Oh, and there is way to give online, so if you would like that information, let me know!!
Thank you all so much for your prayers!
Blessings,
Colbie
Today is Cinco De Mayo, which doesn't have any relevance to the Dominican Republic, butttttt it does have relevance to the fact that I make really great tacos! So tonight I am throwing a fundraiser, where I'm making tons of tacos for money for my trip!!I've had about 22 RSVP's so I'm very excited, and praying for more than 22 people. The more the merrier!! :)
I have had amazing feedback from my letters which I am so thankful for!! But, I'm not quite there yet.
Yesterday, I found out that the cost of my project went from $3,900 to $4,300 because of the airfare. So yesterday, I went from needing to raise $900 to $1,300. Wasn't quite ready for that news, but I am now. Considering God is the one who is sending me on this trip, I have no doubt in my mind that He will be the provider of the extra $400 I need!
Right now is where all of you reading this come in. I need your help!! I'm humbled to announce that I need your prayers! I can't do this on my own. Please pray for me and my team. That we would be fully funded by May 24th, and that God would not only prepare for us the money, but prepare our hearts. We are all facing finals and the stress that comes with that along with the anxiety of support raising and international traveling to a country that is in desperate need of God's light.
Also, if you or anyone you know would like to support me on my project, I would greatly appreciate it. I don't want to put my telephone number online, but I can link you to my facebook where you can message me. This is my facebook page: facebook.com/Colbie.Dilbeck
Oh, and there is way to give online, so if you would like that information, let me know!!
Thank you all so much for your prayers!
Blessings,
Colbie
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time Flies when you are having fun- Busy as a Bee!
In one month a lot can happen. And this much I know because of how much I have done this past month and how much I have yet to do this coming month. But nonetheless, I will be in the Dominican Republic one month from today!!! Actually it will be my second day there, I arrive on the 24th!!
So here's a brief update on my craziness!!
The Lord has brought in $2,570!! I still need $1,330 to reach my goal of $3,900.... But I'm trusting!
I am holding a taco night fundraiser on Cinco De Mayo... so far I have 20 RSVPS... thats a lot of tacos to make!
I have about 4 more papers to write until the end of the semester. Oh, and I'm taking all of my finals early. But, I'm ready, I set a goal to get a 4.0 this semester, and so far I'm sticking to my guns! Holy Moly.
Seriously though I don't know where I would be without the Lord. It's been tough surrendering everything everyday, considering my tendency to control, but I'm working on it. Let me tell you though, it is so much easier to give it up and let the Lord work rather than try to take on all of this on my own.
So here's a brief update on my craziness!!
The Lord has brought in $2,570!! I still need $1,330 to reach my goal of $3,900.... But I'm trusting!
I am holding a taco night fundraiser on Cinco De Mayo... so far I have 20 RSVPS... thats a lot of tacos to make!
I have about 4 more papers to write until the end of the semester. Oh, and I'm taking all of my finals early. But, I'm ready, I set a goal to get a 4.0 this semester, and so far I'm sticking to my guns! Holy Moly.
Seriously though I don't know where I would be without the Lord. It's been tough surrendering everything everyday, considering my tendency to control, but I'm working on it. Let me tell you though, it is so much easier to give it up and let the Lord work rather than try to take on all of this on my own.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
One Month
One month and one day has gone by since my last post. So let me catch you up. I have sent in $1,500 of support, and have about $200 accumulated since then. I know that's not much, but I'm trusting in the Lord's provision.
I have about 6 weeks left to raise the remainder of the $3,900. Which means that I have 6 weeks until I leave for briefing. This is both exciting and scary, all at the same time! I'm excited for what the Lord is going to be doing on this trip, but I am nervous because I am not fully funded yet. I guess I'm just that way though. I like to get things done early, like homework and what not so that when it comes time for the due date I don't have to stress out. The amazing thing is, I don't have to stress out. I know the Lord will provide, I mean He already has thus far. Now, I'm just waiting on His timing. That's sort of been my mantra lately, "His timing, His timing, His timing."
It's exciting to be waiting on the Lord. It's in this time that I find my values completely switching. I'm praying and focusing on the Lord more than ever. I'm finding myself needing the Lord more too. I have always depended on the Lord for strength and courage and whatever I may need, but now, I feel like I am depending more than I ever had. Maybe it's because I need the Lord more than I ever have. I guess that's a concept I've kind of over looked.
It's crazy what the Lord does when you least expect it. I've been so encouraged lately, and I am so ready to see what amazing challenges and triumphs are headed my way these next 6 weeks.
More than ever, I would really appreciate prayers my friends. Pray for me and support raising, pray that the Lord moves through me and my team in the D.R. Pray that we may bring light to the darkness.
So this is me, this is where I'm at after a month. Encouraged, focused, and ready for whatever the Lord has in store.
P.S. If you feel led to support me, and I have yet to get in contact with you, let me know! I'd love to talk to you about my trip! Thanks again friends!
Blessings,
Colbie
I have about 6 weeks left to raise the remainder of the $3,900. Which means that I have 6 weeks until I leave for briefing. This is both exciting and scary, all at the same time! I'm excited for what the Lord is going to be doing on this trip, but I am nervous because I am not fully funded yet. I guess I'm just that way though. I like to get things done early, like homework and what not so that when it comes time for the due date I don't have to stress out. The amazing thing is, I don't have to stress out. I know the Lord will provide, I mean He already has thus far. Now, I'm just waiting on His timing. That's sort of been my mantra lately, "His timing, His timing, His timing."
It's exciting to be waiting on the Lord. It's in this time that I find my values completely switching. I'm praying and focusing on the Lord more than ever. I'm finding myself needing the Lord more too. I have always depended on the Lord for strength and courage and whatever I may need, but now, I feel like I am depending more than I ever had. Maybe it's because I need the Lord more than I ever have. I guess that's a concept I've kind of over looked.
It's crazy what the Lord does when you least expect it. I've been so encouraged lately, and I am so ready to see what amazing challenges and triumphs are headed my way these next 6 weeks.
More than ever, I would really appreciate prayers my friends. Pray for me and support raising, pray that the Lord moves through me and my team in the D.R. Pray that we may bring light to the darkness.
So this is me, this is where I'm at after a month. Encouraged, focused, and ready for whatever the Lord has in store.
P.S. If you feel led to support me, and I have yet to get in contact with you, let me know! I'd love to talk to you about my trip! Thanks again friends!
Blessings,
Colbie
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