We are called to live a life like Jesus lived. That means that there are many sacrifices that need to be made in our lives. There are many dreams that need to be shattered and other that need to bloom into the beauty that God has always desired it to possess. I sit in my dorm room full of complete joy because I know that God has huge plans for me. He has given me new desires and he promises me that I can have them (Psalm 37:4). He loves to delight Himself in the lives of His children and that gives me confidence that He will delight in the very details of my life.
I have been back in America for many months now and I am surprised that I am still having emotional break downs about Bangladesh. My heart is there. I can be caught up in distractions of running to and from class for days at a time but as soon as I have time to think my heart sinks within me. I can not help but sort through pictures and memories. I long to see my kids again. However, God has taught me to see the joy in every situation. There is always a blessing. The blessing I am receiving from all this pain of missing Bangla Hope is the blessing of His direction. God is directing me to work with people in other countries. He has placed a desire within my heart that cannot be tamed. He planted it when I was little. I remember listening to my grandmother tell stories about her adventures in Brazil. She would tell about the miracles that God would do and how they would help the needs of the people in that country. My little heart longed to be there. To experience and love people I had never known.
Now I am twenty years old. I know that I am young. However, I also know that God can accomplish amazing things in my life. I have faith that He will bring my desires to life. My desire it to help people. To show them the the Love of the Father. I am so thankful that God has called me to live this life for Him. A life of service!
I have been back in America for many months now and I am surprised that I am still having emotional break downs about Bangladesh. My heart is there. I can be caught up in distractions of running to and from class for days at a time but as soon as I have time to think my heart sinks within me. I can not help but sort through pictures and memories. I long to see my kids again. However, God has taught me to see the joy in every situation. There is always a blessing. The blessing I am receiving from all this pain of missing Bangla Hope is the blessing of His direction. God is directing me to work with people in other countries. He has placed a desire within my heart that cannot be tamed. He planted it when I was little. I remember listening to my grandmother tell stories about her adventures in Brazil. She would tell about the miracles that God would do and how they would help the needs of the people in that country. My little heart longed to be there. To experience and love people I had never known.
Now I am twenty years old. I know that I am young. However, I also know that God can accomplish amazing things in my life. I have faith that He will bring my desires to life. My desire it to help people. To show them the the Love of the Father. I am so thankful that God has called me to live this life for Him. A life of service!
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