God is stretching me, and I am trusting Him.


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 being there all day and catching nothing. Jesus asks Simon to go out deeper and cast his nets again, though Simon had doubt and expressed his doubt to Jesus he complied and casted his nets. This time when he pulled the nets back up there was an abundance of fish so much so that the boat was beginning to sink and their nets were tearing.
I wrote in my journal after reading this "I'm going to put my net out for missions, follow Jesus, try my hardest, and fervently trust that Jesus will supply for me"

I believe God showed me this to reiterate the fact that I cannot do His work alone. As people we need one another and as creation we need our creator. 
I also wanted to leave you guys with a thank you for reading (something that was very difficult for me to share) and to encourage you with these bible verses Proverbs 3:5-6 as they have been more relevant to me in these past couple weeks.
"With all your heart
you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment.
Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow."
 <3

Please keep me in your prayers.
If you'd like to donate: www.seu.edu/giving
-Once there the giving type is missions
-Trip name would be "Estonia"
-Student name would be "Jessica Love"

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