June Recap!

J U N E   R E C A P:

The last month was a whirlwind to say the least. June was one of the hardest months emotionally and spiritually that I’ve had in a very long time. A lot of things hit me at once and I found myself exhausted, burnt out, anxious, and overwhelmed. I was faced with this feeling of I cant do this and I cant make it through. I truly just felt trapped in emotions and a lots of lies from the enemy. I didn’t feel like myself at all and it was hard. Life kept going and now I am mostly on the other side of this. And while I didn’t necessarily enjoy this time I learned a lot and the Lord met me in a unique way.

Throughout June I felt the Lord reminding me of the way Jesus was a man. Yes He is God, He is the one seated on the throne in glory, forever reigning, but He also humbled Himself and became a man. He was a man who walked this earth and felt the real emotions. He went through hard times, He cried, He laughed, and He understands. Jesus reminded me that there is no need for a mask in His presence. In fact in His presence is the safest place for vulnerability. He actually desires to know the entirety of me, even the messy parts. While I know this, it’s easy to forget. So over this last month the Lord in His kindness tenderly reminded me of the simple gospel – He came to have all of me. This was so timely of the Lord, I love Him.

There were many days over the last month I remember feeling so alone and frustrated with everything going on. One evening I was with some dear friends and we were all just catching up. I began to let them into my heart and life at the moment, as I shared they listened and pointed back to the Lord. After that moment, these people truly surrounded me and showed up for me as the hands and feet of Jesus. They showed up for me in the tangible ways; they cleaned for me, brought me gifts, encouragement, they prayed over me, listened to me, and let me cry in their arms. They showed me the love of Jesus in such a real tangible way that I had never before experienced. I saw the heart of the father for me in such a new way through these sweet friend’s submission to the Lord. The Lord used these moments to remind me of the way He cares for me as a father. His tender love takes care of me in every way and provides what I need.

I spent a lot of time in Hebrews during June. The Holy Spirit reminded me that I am brought into the fullness of the presence of God. Hebrews 6:19-20 is something I’ve read a dozen times but never really resonated with me until recently “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become a High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” Despite the many things over the last month Jesus remains the reining and interceding High Priest, this is what I cling to. Hallelujah.

F U N D R A I S I N G   U P D A T E:

I am in awe of Jesus, I am currently 77% funded for The Race! With only $4,450.00 left to raise. That’s just amazing, the Lord is faithful to finish what He starts. Please, please, please keep praying over this trip and the funding! Keep praying, keep sharing the link, and keep reaching out id love to chat! I leave in just 58 days but I know the Lord will continue to provide!

P R A Y E R   R E Q U E S T S:

Please keep praying over my heart, for peace, a sound mind, and the ability and capacity to complete all of the tasks that must be done before I leave. Keep praying for the ability to slow down be present with friends and family before I leave, time really is flying by! Please keep praying over the hearts of the people in the countries we are going to. Pray that the gospel would touch many hearts and that Jesus would be glorified in everything. I am so thankful for everyone’s prayer and encouragement, I love you all!!