The God Who Called Me

I have been nervous about leaving San Diego and embarking on a new journey. Part of my nervousness is that I am doing what I believe I was called to do and getting that glimpse of my promise land, and I am scared that I am not ready.  I would say I have not only been nervous but scared. Which I know is normal, however I want to go into this season really trusting God. I struggle in the area of faith and believing God for what I believe to be impossible or outside of my human capability. It's sometimes hard for me to wrap my brain around his supernatural abilities so I tend to not ask for the things that are a stretch of faith or I ask and doubt. I know these are things that everyone can relate to but in this next season I need stronger faith and I need to really stand on the promises and character of God. As exciting as this next season is going to be, I know it will not be a walk in the park. 

The past couple of weeks God has just been speaking to me in the most gentle and loving way. He is constantly reminding me of His love for me, a love that took His son to the cross. He also has been reminding me of His character. He is good. He is a refuge and strong tower. He promises are real and true. He is not a man that He should lie. His thoughts toward me are as numerous as the sand.  Psalm 91 talks about how God is a protector and a savior to those who take refuge in Him. This scripture immediately reminds me of stories in the bible of how God saves and how God protects His people.  He parted the Red Sea to save the people of Israel from the Egyptians, the same God that caused mannah to fall from heaven to feed the Israelites, and He is the same God that made the sun stand still for Joshua to fight. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. That means my God is the same today as He was when He did all those miracles.  He is a God that moves and fights supernaturally on my behalf. As long as I have Him on my side I don't have to be nervous or scared because He will intercede on my behalf. He is a passionate God and He is passionate about His people. So when He provides for us or saves us He does is passionately and with style. 

If I remember these things about my God daily then I will not be fearful of the things to come. If I understand that this is the God that has called me, then why should I be nervous? If I believe that God is the same today as He was in the bible days then why should I stand in fear. Today I am choosing to stand in excitement. I am eager to see God's salvation, protection, and provision during this next season. I am going to have the privilege to see God' s supernatural power in my life. It's going to be awesome :)

I'm Getting Ready!

I have approximately 7 weeks left and I have so much to do. I am still learning as much erSpanish as possible and just trying to stay prayful and seeking God at every turn. I am still a little scared but God has been speaking to me. That still small voice continues to remind me that He is in control and He is a faithful God. I spent this last weekend God has just been speaking to me about His grace being sufficient. I believe He is going to show me things in this year that I never could have imagined. The scripture that immediately comes to mind is 1 Corinthians 2:9- That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him. I'm so excited to see what God is going to do through Sonshine Hacienda and through me in this next year. 


Sonshine Hacienda is a children's home in San Felipe, Mexico. The home can house up to 48 children. The staff is passionate about God and children and I am so honored to be able to work along side them. Right now Sonshine Hacienda has almost everything it needs to start taking children. They are preparing for the process of licensing, and once that step is completed children will start coming in. (YAY!)  If you go to this link (Sonshine Pictures) you will be able to see some pictures on Sonshine's facebook page. The home is beautiful.  I know that children who are broken and lost are going to meet Jesus at Sonshine Hacienda and  have their lives transformed. Most of the time I cannot believe that God chose me to be a part of this. I don't feel ready but God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. I know that this summer God is stripping away things that I don't need and filling me with things that I do need. I feel like the adventure starts here. So here I go... 


Thank You so much for all of your support. The prayers, words of encouragement, and your willingness to give to the Kingdom of God has built my faith through this journey. I really appreciate you being the Church. I love that I am able to see the body of Christ at work.  I pray that God will give back to you pressed down shaken together and running over for your obedience. To make giving a little easier, I have attached a link to Urban Church where you can give online. If you click this link, GivingDonation, and then click on the designation MEXICO MISSIONS, then your tax deductible donation will get to me. Please keep me in your prayers. Thank You again.


In Christ Love, 
Erin