First off, everything is going well in Colorado! God is stretching me like crazy though. From praying in front of big groups, for my leaders and friends. Having loads of reading, writing and processing each week. To working with the homeless on the weekends at the park. I must say my favorite part about this whole experience so far is the worship times. I love the freedom and the passion people have on this base. I've had a few opportunities to sing and play for the worship services which is an honor, but I still haven't taken it. God is really humbling me here and reminding me why and how to lead worship. Putting my focus completely on Him before I lead people in worship. Although it's really hard to be in the crowd and not be on stage it's a really needed change... for now. :)
This week was called "Openness and Brokenness". Which is definitely what it sounds like. They split us up into groups by gender and our speaker would basically open us up in prayer and then wait. There was a chair in the middle of the room that one by one we'd sit on and just confess what was holding us back from getting closer to our Father. There were many tears, confessions and healing done this week. The hardest part wasn't confessing in front of a group. (although it was very very difficult) but it will be walking out what we have learned and keeping the pure hearts and minds. This week has been emotionally draining but God is so much bigger and greater to me now.
I officially found out that my outreach will be in Nepal! I'm so stoked!!! We have about 15 on our team. Our first Nepal meeting is tomorrow. :)
It's feeling real now. They are scoping for plane ticket deals now.. I should have enough money at this point. Depending on how many shots I need and how much they cost I may be in need of some funds. Will update when I know more.
Random facts:
I hate doing laundry and I miss my mom. :(
Receiving letters and packages is DEFINITELY the best thing in the world. haha
I'm pretty sure I'll be spending my Thanksgiving in Oklahoma with a friend from school. :)
All the girls received roses at their doors yesterday and it reminded me how much I love receiving flowers for no reason.
Love and miss you all!!
-Grace
I am glad you updated. Good to see what you've been up to! :)
ReplyDeleteGrace! I love the updates :-) Glad to hear it's going well. We need to talk soon. I left you a voice mail today! love you
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