Getting My Feet Wet

How fitting that today's sermon at church was about destiny. A lesson on Joshua, the Ark, crossing the Jordan, and stepping into what was promised. About waiting patiently so God can go before you, seeing beyond the obstacles, and being willing to take that first step into the water so that God can part it for you. So very timely...but that's how He works.

I mentioned some exciting stuff was happening around here earlier and I'm so stoked to finally share it with you! Long story short, God has totally orchestrated avenues which led me to a local ministry called Northstar Initiative. And wouldn't you know...they are focusing on restoration of victims of sex trafficking. I know, right? I can't even begin to tell you how I excited I was to hear about local people working to fight trafficking. So I immediately got in touch with them and was able to attend a meeting tonight. The end goal of the organization is to have an after-care home for restoration of victims who are rescued. Right now they are working on awareness and fund-raising so they can get the house they have in working order. I love their vision and their heart and am super excited to start helping out in whatever ways I can.

Honestly, as I sit here typing I feel like I could just fill this post with so much different information. My brain is spinning and I'm afraid if I write too much it will turn into randomness. So, my goal is to start up Trafficking Thursdays again so I can tell you more about Northstar and keep you updated with what is happening. But in the meantime you can go to their website and check them out!

I also am sitting here in awe of answered prayer. How God truly heard my heart's cry, and at the perfect moment opened a door for me to get involved in something He has given me a passion for. I know He has gone before me in this because it has taken two years to get to this point. And let's be honest here; walking into a room full of strangers pretty much terrifies me and makes me feel extremely awkward. Especially when they all stop talking and turn to stare at me. But I did it. So that was definitely the getting my feet wet part. And while it is bad to consider my children obstacles, at this point in my life I'm not free to become 100% involved with anything besides them, which I'm completely fine with. But I'm so excited and thankful that there is a little I can do. That there will be times to take off the 'mommy' hat and put the 'ministry' hat back on, if only for a few hours. In church this morning I asked the Lord to show me my destiny, and also our destiny as a couple. I can now say, without a doubt, that this is part of it. I'm on the brink and I can't wait to see what lies ahead!!