Plans, hopes, dreams, and surrender

Aren't there always things we want, things we long for? I find the rhythm and balance between my desires and God's dreams for me is sometimes hard to find. As long as I keep my eyes on Him, things make more sense, but as soon as I look away, it's so much harder to find my way. I'm so grateful for His love and guidance. Jesus is my ROCK. When I stand on Him as my truth, I will not be shaken.

New season; new start

The chapter with YWAM has closed, but God doesn't leave things hanging. Instead my life is wonderfully full here in Arizona. I love being a part of the youth ministry at my church (Vineyard Community Church) and slowly integrating into the worship team for the main services. God has been blessing these days with bucketfuls of peace and joy. What a wonderful life!

Why are we surprised?

I feel like after all of the prayers God has answered recently, I shouldn't be surprised that He continues to be faithful and do the things that He's promised, but I am! I ask Him to open doors, and I see them flinging open right and left. I ask Him to give me opportunities to serve and love people, and He sent me to Malaysia for 2 and a half! Wow. I just sense that there is so much FAVOR over this season. I want to write more, but it's just shameful how little I've posted, so I'll post this now, and write more soon!

Home! but not settling.

I know, it's been SO long. But it's better to write now than wait another number of

months, right? ;)

Where do I even begin? School of Worship was not what I expected; it was so much more!
I grew in security, confidence, and love of God. I made some friendships that will last a lifetime, deep ones that I know will stand the test of time and distance.

Outreach to the United States was incredible--it was a specific focus on youth and bringing the message of the Father heart of God. We had an original production formed from 4 of our testimonies (mine was one of them, almost exactly like it happened for me) and the School of Worship team worked lights (I teamed up with a lovely Mexican girl for this) and sound (We had a Chilean girl and a great guy from Nigeria working on these :) Our band is pretty multicultural!

I am home! but not settling. God is already opening up opportunities for me :). I am planning to work with the youth group at my home church (Vineyard Community Church in Gilbert) and do some childcare for some conferences, including one in Malaysia (that one is coming up in early April, and I'm flying back on Easter)!!

I want to start posting every week or every other week minimum, so you can be looking for more exciting new things that God is doing, and feel free to comment here or send me an e-mail at outofthebox.beautiful@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

Praise God! He has done so much!