Day One!

Moments like these, I wish that I was an amazing writer so that I could clearly articulate to you the things I desire to express. 

From the moment I left this morning, God  has held me in His righteous right hand. My flight was fantastic, the best I've ever been on. (from someone who's claustrophobic and scared of heights, that's saying a lot) I gave it all to Him. My anxieties, my fears and my pain. I've been waiting all day for my butterflies to catch up with me and overwhelm me, but thanks to the comfort of my Father, they had no grip on me. My pain started creeping in slightly a couple hours ago, but compared to the pain I normally feel daily, mixed with the stress and physical aspects of my day, it should be way worse. My roommate is a sweet walking miracle named Cassie, who's survived a double lung transplant! The prayer letters that Lyndsey wrote me hit right on today, reminding me to be brave in Christ and not allow myself to feel inadequate(this was especially concerning because I am the second youngest member of a 100+ team, with the majority being e3 veterans). The leaders are efficient and heartfelt, the orientation they shared with us tonight was moving. The worship was fantastic. The women I'm surrounded with love God and are sweet, caring spirits. I wish I could deeply describe the blessings and love I feel resounding in my soul. 

I was reminded again tonight of the burn I feel in my heart when India is mentioned. Not only does India have unreached people groups, but they have unengaged unreached people groups (so many that the list continues for 8 pages). This means that there is no one actively presenting Christ to these people. Every 1.5 seconds a person in India dies and enters eternity, with a very high probability of never even hearing about Jesus Christ. I pray that God continues to reveal to me this week of His plan for me to engage India (hopefully in February 2014!). 

I can't wait for the morning, we will dive head first into some extensive training to help us present the gospel in the most effective way, then we will begin engaging the local Kurds, Somalis, Southeast Asian Indians, Egyptians and Vietnamese. 

For now I'm going to do my best to contain my excitement and get a good nights rest! ;) 

🎶 then read the word and put to test the things you've heard until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken🎶 -Clear The Stage 

Goodnight world,

SaraKate