!Traveling Great Distances!

Traveled far, done a lot to get here. Thinking back upon yester year, I remember all the things I have been through. People I have met and would love to see again, others I'm glad have faded out of view. I started walking on my own with God almost 6 years ago. Departed a home where I knew for sure I couldn't stay...Now I search for places to rest my head as I travel toward a home that awaits. Iraq is the place I find myself today. Surrounded by people who don't know the God I love and live for. It's so great to know and really see the impact of people who do battle by praying on my behalf. People all over this war torn and poverty stricken place are going are being impacted in an awsome and powerful way, because of people back home and abroad who trust God to pour out his spirit and saturate this dry desert land with heavenly dew! It's really sad to see the smiles on the faces of everyone I meet. Knowing that they have lived a life unlike mine. I had plenty of food, love, and security...They had, and some still have very little, if that. It's sad because I go day by day listening to the complaints of people who don't have butter for their bread...Just rediculous claims of how life just isn't fair. Cursing God for what they don't understand. It's a problem for many when they get comfortable and think that they should always be comfortable. I am thankfull for times when I can step out of the comfort zone, and trust God to be my guide, my provision, My shield and strength. When I'm attacked and have nowhere else to go, he is always there asking me where have I been. In this stage of my journey, I'm taking a walk through a the wilderness...A friend encouraged me about this. Just as Moses and the Isrealites did, walking through the desert coming across trials and temptations the whole way. It really showed them where their hearts were and how much they truly depended on God. I know I need God, but sometimes I just give in and struggle for a little, come back, say sorry and walk a bit more up the mountain. I want this deployment to be a turning point. I want to walk away from this place grounded and disciplined. Having a better sence of who I am in Christ and who he is in me.

NOTES: Excitment fills my heart and joy ties the shoes on my feet. (She's so helpfull) Life is not just about words...It's about walking...People talk all day and don't get anywhere by doing it. Gotta put on the gloves, put on the shoes and get dirty. Fearing what? Fearing God, by praying, loving, living. Fear nothing for he is always near, always near...Always he is by your side...Always. Worry is for those of this world who don't know the Lord...Not for me. God set in place the plans for my life before I started to live it. Whatever comes next, is supposed to come next. He not only planned for it to happen, he planned for me to have the strength, the ability and the wisdom to deal with it and if need be, over come it. Wow...I love Jesus!!! end.