I’ve been exploring the idea of doing missions long term. I don’t even know what exactly I’m doing. Just following the Holy Spirit. All I see clearly are the doors the Lord opens and closes in my life. Sometimes, even that can be very hard, frustrating, and painful to navigate.
Just being honest, there have been times that this past year have really sucked.
This coming move back to Georgia (on August 8th) will be my eleventh move within a year. I’ve questioned my purpose, the value in short term missions, if the Lord would come through on a promise He made me, if I had even truly heard His voice in the first place. I was separated again and again from people I love. “Goodbye” seems to be my favorite word nowadays. I’ve lived by myself, with strangers, with coworkers and friends. I’ve had long hair, short hair, a giant wardrobe and a backpack wardrobe. I’ve slept on the floor and I’ve slept in a queen sized bed.
CGA was not a hasty decision. The idea was presented to me back in January. I asked questions, I watched two different classes doing CGA, I prayed, I tried to set up something else — anything else. I applied for full time jobs and I tried to find a way to be overseas. I tried to work with missions organizations in the states and nothing worked out. Everything in Gainesville feels right. I have friends in the community: at the local coffee shops, from church, from work, from adventures in missions, and parks I frequent. It’s quiet and friendly, it’s cheap, and I get to participate in corporate worship once a week.
Lots of doors were closed, and everything started to point towards CGA. I finally applied in mid-May, and hoorah! I was accepted.
The goal of CGA is to teach world race alumni personal development and what following the Lord looks like no matter where you are. The motto is “know yourself, know others. Lead yourself, lead others.” That’s what I want to do long term, whether my next step is settled in the USA, traveling all around the world, or attending college.
I will be sending out prayer requests every 2 weeks. If you’d like to participate please send me your email!
And I have a deadline on August 17th for $2,000. I have no doubt that the Lord has it in store. If you feel called to contribute, the donate button is on the top right of this page! Thank you so much for reading. Please let me know if you have any questions or how I can be praying for you!
