I am not sure what to say as my departure date becomes nearer and nearer. Words cannot express how excited I am. As I was packing these past few days, I came upon a journal from a couple of years ago. In it, I had written down verses that brought me encouragement at that time. At the time that I wrote them down, I could not have imagined going to Africa for nine months, but today they were encouraging to me. It is so amazing how verses that you hear your entire life, can make such an impact on your life even after hearing them dozens of times.
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to GOD must believe that He is, and the He is a reward for those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6
“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, ‘I have overcome the world'” John 16:33
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the LORD Jesus Christ” Philippians 3:20
“Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30
KATIE,
Sorry we missed your send off. Vickie I pray for your mission trip daily. May your light shine brightly. Gods speed.
Don & Vic
Hey – I like your name. 😉 Can’t wait to hang out at our sweet training camp on Wednesday! Thanks for posting all the encouraging verses.
We pray for you daily. I know God is going to bless you beyond measure. Love, Dad
I am so proud of you Katie. Ally and I will be in constant prayer for you. Good luck.
Katie We are all praying for you here in Cincinnati Waiting anxiously for your first blog.Let Gods light shine through you in all circumstances.Love Burg, Muirheid’s
Hello honey from cincy,Katie I can’t tell you how proud we are of you and how brave you are to search out our Father’s wishes and to be about his work speading his Love.GOD BLESS YOU EVERY MOMENT OF EVEYDAY,
Love Aunt Bettylee
I am praying for you constantly. I know God is using you beyond your wildest dreams.
I am waiting for the first blog
Bryan
Dearest Kate,
I can’t wait to hear from you.We pray for you every night and morning.It seems like you are always in our conversation with others.
You have already touched so many lives,
with your witness.We are so very proud of you.
May God bless and keep you healthy and and strong.
In His Love and Ours,
Aunt Barbara & Uncle George
You’re going to have an amazing time. Feel encouraged to know you’re doing God’s work.
We are praying for you. Trust training went well and you have arrive safety in S. Africa. Longing to read your updates. Love, Uncle Brian & Aunt Laura Lee