Determined to keep the passion

"Set us afire, Lord, stir us we pray!
While the world perishes, we go our way
Purposeless, passionless, day after day;
Set us afire, Lord, Stir us we pray!" - Cushman (daily bread '09)

To step back and realize the things I have let go to follow the King on this journey, I am in awe that I still stand, yet here I am. My heart feels the ache of loss, yet it still recognizes the joy of the king. I have hope! I have HOPE!! It is "Our love for Jesus (that) is key to spiritual passion." (daily bread '09)

It was my sweet sweet sister-in-law that reminded me I am determined. It was my time in the word that reminded me just why I am passionate about what I am doing. It's not about me, when it comes to my life, there are so many words, yet I am speechless. All I can say is PRAISE HIM!! Praise him who died for me, praise him to watches over me in the dark, praise him who loves me still. Praise him! For I am weary and weighed with assult from the evil one, yet "I said 'I will guard my ways so that I amy not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are in my presence..." (Psalm 39) As much as I try, I still slip and fall. My tongue isn't always peaceful or gorifying, but I am hopeful that in him I have a future. He has a purpose for me and if nothing else results from this, but that the King of kings and lord of lords is glorified, may it be so! Lord, may it be so!

I corrected things with my passport and should be receiving that shortly. I also have raised $775 even for my trip. That with what I do have saved up so far, I will be able to purchase my ticket which is coming in just barely under $2000. I have been blessed to crash with friends until the end of August and have a few more paychecks before I leave. My trip has been shortened to 2months now due to funding. I am hoping to put together a letter this week to hopefully raise some support from local companies. Praise be to the king! I am excited for this trip! I will also go in for shots later this week.