God is amazing.

Last week, I found out about a week-long Christian gathering of young adults in Wales called Souled Out. It sounded amazing, and I was sad that I was going to miss it because it starts August 13th and I was supposed to leave Wales on July 31st and the United Kingdom on August 6th. At that point, I just hoped I’d be able to go someday.

But I kept thinking about it. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to go. The problem was, I would have to change my plane ticket (expensive) and I would have a whole week between the time I leave London and the time Souled Out starts where I wouldn’t have a place to stay. Staying was just a dream.

After I couldn’t get Souled Out off my mind, I started to pray about it. I pretty much begged God to let me stay if it was His will. I called the airline to see if changing my flight was possible. They said the system wouldn’t let them because I had booked a special fare from my student travel agency. At this point, I was pretty much convinced that staying was impossible, but I was still praying.

Next, I called my travel agency to see if they could do anything. I decided that if they could and if the fare difference was lower than a certain sum, then I would still consider staying. If it wasn’t, then I was going to forget about it. Not only was my identical flight available for the new return date, but the cost was far below what I expected. Unbelievable.

Basically, everything fell into place for me to stay absolutely perfectly and my parents were okay with it – neither of which I expected to happen. There are still some details that have to be worked out, but I know God will take care of them. He’s taken me this far.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

So, I will now be in Wales until August 21st. This is so crazy, a part of me thinks I must be dreaming. But I’m not. God is ridiculously amazing.

To everyone that has been praying for me: thank you so much. I have certainly felt your prayers, and I really appreciate your love and encouragement.

The past few weeks, we have done all sorts of different ministry: mostly kids clubs, school assemblies and classes, and youth work. I’ve definitely been learning a lot, and I have met so many amazing people. God has placed such a burden on my heart for this country. I just don’t know how I am going to leave. My heart is set on learning to speak Welsh fluently if it kills me.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. -Psalm 19:14

I’m praying that I will be a clear reflection of Christ, totally transparent and open, so that the Lord can use me for whatever. That’s the only reason that I’m still on this earth anyway.

Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” -Psalm 16:1

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