JessLove- Aventures on Venus

Hey guys, I know I don't have a big following on here, nor do I follow many other "openly practicing Christians" (whatever that should mean). But I'd really love for you guys to take a moment, hear me out and do whatever your led to do. Whether that may be scroll by, pray for me, or donate to me.  Im a college student at Southeastern University and I have the opportunity and blessing to be coleading two missions trips this summer. One to Argentina and one back to Estonia (where I went last year). I really believe that God has placed these two countries on my heart. Two countries that are seemingly "unheard of" by Americans and many other nations. These same two countries have recently been gaining much news coverage because of uprise and future potential threats. These two countries are filled with endless stories of strength, prevail, and what I believe to be preservation. Two countries that like the others are near God's heart.  My main go...

Last year I had the opportunity to go to the Dominican Republic to be a part of the One Nation One Day missions team. Even though I joined the team late I was super pumped for it and excited for the chance to help. I trusted that it was a desire given to me by God to go, however I didn't trust that He would get me there. Knowing how impossible and overwhelming the deadlines and goals seemed I was saying "With God anything is possible.." I did believe the statements, however I  didn't believe that He would do that for ME in those moments. So I tried my hardest to control the flow of money that I would receive (I honestly wanted to be my own sole provider). It was a complete failure. This year I felt the urge to go to Estonia and I instantly felt so discouraged about it because of last years results, and decided to go into prayer. As I read the bible that night I came to Luke 5:1-11.  Play-by-play of the story: Simon just got done casting out fishing nets after b...

          Towards the end of February after dinner a group of friends and I walked to the lake which is right across from our campus. This is something that we do often, just to prolong going back inside to studies and our schedules. Well this trip was very short lived for me. When I got to the section by the lake which is covered in grass (besides the sidewalk), I stood in awe at the lake like normal. However, this time my reverie for God's creation didn't last long. Within thirty seconds of me standing there I began to feel like my foot was getting bit and poked hundreds of times at once. When I looked down I was able to see that my entire foot was covered with ants. The pain of course then became more severe. I instantly started screaming bloody murder and ran across the street without one of my flip flops.  I didn't even look both ways before I crossed the street! I was so creeped out and upset that that would happen to me. Once I was inside I ...

gen·er·os·i·ty   -the quality of being kind and generous -the quality or fact of being plentiful or large God is a generous God. So if God lives within me, what should I be?      Yeah, here goes another Christian generosity speech.  But no really, I find myself writing about this today because for the past semester and more recently the past week I have been struggling with this. It has really been confusing me because I recently sponsored a child through Compassion (another post for another day but I'm so excited about that) with every intention to sponsor another/a lot more someday. How much more generous can I become right? Definitely wrong. My enthusiasm to sponsor through compassion is genuine, however, in other aspects of my life I have not been as genuine in my generosity. The ironic aspect of my generosity is that it's difficult for me to be generous with people that I know. I've also come to the realization that  I find it...

Happy Holidays Everyone !       I have been M.I.A. and I have no legitimate excuse besides trying to consistently keep my inconsistent record? I do apologize however, especially since my last post was the beginning of November. So let me catch you guys up on everything that has been going on. Acting audition : It was nerve wrecking but I went through with it. I however, did not finish it because my audition ignorant self did not know they were doing a group audition afterward and left. Hilarious right? I did not get the part. I did get an email among a handful of other people that when parts for supporting cast members would happen I'd be updated. My ego that was dropped was considerably restored after that email.  Finishing Fall Semester: I dropped the ball this semester. I stopped focusing on the main objective/goal and floated through the semester very lackadaisically. What could have been all A's became a majority of C's that I am not proud of.  Wint...

" So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." 1Peter 5:6-7        This can be one of the toughest things for me to do. I can easily talk to God when things are going great. When things aren't looking my way however, I am quick to zip my lips. This may be the complete opposite reaction to some of you. My worries and "stressors" (just recently learned this term from psych class) cause me to throw on a nonchalant attitude. I do this because I know that God will spin the situation around for my favor. I am seemingly good for the first verse "So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor." My faith allows me to believe this however the casting my cares to God is hard for me to do. My nonchalant attitude causes me to talk to God maybe one time about my problems or w...