“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”-Jeremiah 29:11
This is what one would consider as a very common verse because it is used often, but recently it has had a whole new meaning to me. To be honest, I have never really had to depend on God for anything completely. I have always had some kind of control over my life and the things that I wanted to accomplish. I have been blessed with a great family that has always provided me with a home, food, clothes and anything else I needed. Once I got older, I always had a job that allowed me to provide these things for myself. There was nothing I had to be completely dependent on the Lord for….until now. I am constantly learning the true meaning of “faith” on a daily basis. I now have to depend on the Lord for literally everything. I used to think that this was such a horrible thing to have to do because I have always liked to be in control of everything, but what I now realize is that there is no greater freedom found in this world than to depend on the Lord for everything. Why is this? Because I can now rest in Him knowing that He has a plan for my life and He is the one who is going to make it happen…not me. Why wouldn’t we want to put everything we have in the hands of our loving Father who created the entire universe? I am guessing He knows a little bit more than I do about what is best for me. Of anyone, He is the one who can provide my every need so I should probably let Him. Makes sense doesn’t it?
“In his heart a man
plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”-Proverbs 16:9
I am put in awe every day how the Lord has provided for me and brought this whole thing together. It is finally time for this ministry to begin. I wanted that time to be a while ago, but God knew better. He knew that I needed to learn to put His will before my own and to learn the true meaning of “faith.” I can honestly say I’m a completely different person than I was a year ago when I began this journey. I have learned so much more about myself, but more importantly about what God wants for me and my relationship with Him. I can’t imagine what my life would be like without Him leading my every step and I don’t really want to. I don’t know where this journey is leading, but as my mother once said, “God just wants us to be willing.” I am willing and ready for all that God has in store!
Thank you all for being a part of this ministry with me. I am overwhelmed by all of the amazing people that the Lord has surrounded me with and that have chosen to be a part of this ministry. I am ready to be part of raising up a generation of young people who are completely “sold out” for God and bringing the Gospel to those around the world who have never heard His glorious name. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. Thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for your prayers and support, because they are the reason this ministry is able to happen. I hope that you will follow this blog and leave comments as I know they will be a great encouragement to me. Make sure you bookmark it or you can sign up for automatic alerts when a new blog is posted (click “Update Alerts” on the left). Please also pass this site on to everyone you know. The more people involved, the more people God can touch. May God pour out His blessings upon all of you. I love you more than you know!
Let the adventure begin!
For His Glory,
Caroline 🙂
Ps. 56:3
