When the new year approaches, often times we think of the things we accomplished in the year past, and look ahead to new goals. Some opportunities that I got t be a part of last year, were key markers and road signs, in a sense pointing me to what God as next for my life. I had the privilege to check out the house of prayer in Canton Ohio, and to even sing on some of the prayer sets for a few months. It was an amazing time for me to step out of my normal Jesus bubble and let him lead. I also, had a job at Chipotle Mexican Grill in North Canton Ohio, which was a blessing! Then, the past summer, God led me back to Kona to attend a 5 week training seminar. Out there, our weeks were jammed packed with outreaches, lectures, preaching opportunities, small group bible study times and leadership building teachings. My mind felt like a balloon, and as the weeks went on so my ability to learn increased! I got to run under some amazing men and women of God who have worked with YWAM, and some who haven’t worked in YWAM before. I then was led to California, for a 2 week outreach, to pour out some of the skills I learned. We were in Orange county, sleeping on the floors of 4 local churches and were walking Hunting beach during the day praying for people, sharing the gospel. What at an amazing place it is there, and how the Lord loves those people! I am in awe and humbled greatly that I got to be a part of what God is doing out there! I saw, people get healed and, experience the deep love f God! The scripture comes to mind, “You are the light of the world,. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” I believe that God originally created California for his glory! What an opportunity to pray for people and the state, and declare God’s word in that land!

As I journeyed home, I didn’t have too much vision for what had for me here. I began to have a heart to sow into my friendships and see what God has been doing in people’s hearts. That, begun my time of spending with my family and friends. It has been a challenging, yet restful time. It has been so good for my heart to be at home and see God working in my family’s lives! My oldest brother, has started his walk with God, and it has been so fun to watch him discover the goodness and truth of God! I have learned that God is faithful and always listens to our prayers and desires.