my heart might explode....

The time is now..... I can hardly believe this is happening. I am jumping on a plan to JFK, then Munich, and finally Tel Aviv. I can hardly type these few words without crying. This has been a tough journey. I did not know if this trip would ever come together. But when God speaks He means exactly what He says. I did not always trust that, but time and time again He chose to show off how mighty He is....and He just left me speechless. Oh I just love Him so!!!

Please pray for me and the group. Please pray for our safety... coming and going. Please pray that satan's plans of attack would be shut down before they can ever take shape. Pray that sickness, lost baggage, and all other distractions would not be apart of our story. I am praying that God really allows us to experience this trip fully. Without stress or restraint.

I want my heart to be set ablaze with the history of my great God. I want Him to make my brain smarter and my memory stronger so that I fully engage as I am walking where He walked and interacting with His chosen people. I don't want to come back the same. I want to be different and I am praying BIG BIG BIG things to happen between He and I. Oh that He would speak to me!!!!!!

This is my dream trip. Some dream of Europe or some exotic location.....but for a very long time my heart has been so drawn to Jerusalem. I have studied it and the people....every religion that now occupies the land. This is a new chapter in my story. I can't see past the title page but I know and FULLY TRUST that God has something in store, just for me, at this particular time in my life.

I want to thank my parents for being soooooo supportive about this trip. When I wanted to back out or did not believe God would provide....they encouraged me to stay the course. I continue to pray blessings on them, ten fold, for everything they have done for me! For giving so selflessly to me time and time again. I do not take their kindness lightly. I appreciate them so very much. I love you both and I am so thankful for you.

I also want to thank those of you that so graciously gave to me. By the time this trip was finally paid for I had nothing left to my name. I was just going empty handed. But God spoke to you precious friends and I am sooooo thankful that you obeyed! I really am. You made my cry with thanksgiving and I also pray that God would honor your cheerful giving. I love each of you and I am so touched that you would even think of me. You are so special to me.

I love you friends. I can NOT WAIT to get back and share every detail with you. I can NOT WAIT to share what the Lord spoke and showed me. I think I say this before most trips....should I not return, know that I am before the Thrown of Grace basking in my Father's glory. That the story was make complete by Him and that I am in His presence. AMEN AMEN AMEN!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..... and remember Little is MUCH when God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There's a crown and you can win it, if you go in Jesus' Name!