It is ridiculous how many amazing people I have met in such a short amount of time. And I have been asked to speak. I want to say "what do I have to offer?" but instead I say yes and pray about what God wants me to say.
I am "sharing" tonight for 52 teenage girls, many of whom are not Christian and many are a step away from jouvy. Then on Sunday I am preaching to an indigenous church in Malaysia that still struggles with syncretism. I feel overwhelmed by these requests but know this is God's desire. I remind myself of my verse: the verse that God laid on my heart when this trip and what I have undertaken gets overwhelming..."God has not given you a spirit of fear but a spirit of power, love and a sound mind." 2 Tim 1:7 This becomes my mantra when I want to give in to the fears that surround me. Although many of you tell me I am brave, I am not. I am blessed to have many people take care of me when the fears could control. I have met so many amazing people that I cannot wait to tell you all about: men and women of faith, some of whom have given up everything to serve God in very unique and powerful ways!
Signing off for now...prayers much appreciated for these "preaching" opportunities- I am much out of practice! Luckily, I am given more notice than I have been in the past!
love and God Bless,
beth
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