Merry Christmas!

My lovely family (L-R back): Emily, Dad, Mom, Joella, Eric
(L-R front): Jenny, David, Me, and Jami

Christmas morning with our stockings: Jenny, me, Jami, Joella, and Emily

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! I had a wonderful Christmas with my family and extended family. Jami's boyfriend, Eric, also joined in our Christmas celebration this year. It was so nice to share Christmas with him this year. We also had family from OK and PA here with us - making our Christmas even more special!! We always enjoy company and are so glad they drove the long distances to see us.

As soon as 2010 comes around, I will be taking several days to pray and fast. I know I am supposed to be right where I am, but would love some clear direction regarding a job...when or if I am to get one...as well as focus on missions, midwifery, etc. I have also been thinking about starting a Bible study here. So, as there are lots of thoughts and many desires, I want to have clear direction from GOD as to what His plan will be for me in the near future.

My desire for missions and the unreached continues to burden me. Please continue to pray for God's complete will for my life! May God continue to bless and lead you in His complete will! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Me and my nephew David playing in the first snow of the season.

For Such A Time As This...

My mom right after surgery for her broken arm

For the past several months, I have been diligent in looking for a job. Although I have many applications filled out and resume's posted, I have not had any calls or offers. I have not been feeling apprehensive at all, only a peace within my spirit.

In the middle of Nov, while on the way back to PA, I decided to do some serious praying about the job situation and what I was to be doing. God reminded me of something. While in Pakistan, I was praying about what He wanted me to do after coming back to the states. He said I was to go home, and I felt it had something to do with helping mom out. As He reminded me of this, I had such a peace in knowing that I was still in His will and doing what He last told me to do...I was home and helping out.

Then December 5th came along and I got a phone call that mom had fallen outside her client's home and had broken her right wrist. We were all hurting for mom and wishing it hadn't happened...then God put these words in my heart: "For Such A Time As This". This song has been very special to me from the beginning of my call to YWAM -- and still is! I know I am supposed to be exactly where I am! Maybe this is why I haven't had any 'luck' in finding a job...He had other reasons. Sometimes we don't understand why things happen, but He has a purpose for everything! God is good!

Here is the lyrics to this wonderful song:

For Such A Time As This - Lyrics

Words and Music by Wayne Watson
Dedicated to Ken and Cheryl Ruettegers

Now, all I have is now
To be faithful, To be holy
And to shine, Lighting up the darkness
Right now, I really have no choice
But to voice the truth to the nations
A generation looking for God

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will
Whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days he gives
I am here, I am here
And I am his
For such a time as this

You--do you ever wonder why
Seems like the grass is always greener
Under everybody else's sky
But right here, right here
For this time and place
You can live a mirror of His mercy
A forgiven image of grace

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will
Whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days he gives
I am here, I am here
And I am his
For such a time as this

Can't change what's happened till now
But we can change what will be
By living in holiness
That the world will see Jesus

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will
Whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days he gives
I am here, I am here
And I am his
For such a time as this

Sharing

I recently had the privilege of sharing about my mission experience while visiting PA. Thanks to Pastor Scott, I shared at Fourth Dimension, the young adult group that I attended before moving back home. I was able to give a slide show presentation and share a little. It was wonderful to be back and to see so many of my friends. Thanks Pastor Scott, and thanks Jenn for all your hard work in getting the presentation viewable!

I also had the opportunity to share at the Salt& Light Bible study. I used to attend this Bible study when I lived in PA. I had the entire evening to share what God did in and through my life while at YWAM. Thanks Damar, for the wonderful opportunity to share what God has done! Thanks Nikki for all your help in getting the projector to work -- that was a great help!