Hey y'all! Now that is something you don't hear on the Chicago streets for sure! Although the people might not be the friendlist on the planet, this week has been one 0f the most spiritually filling weeks of my life and my relationship with God has soared to new heights I never even imagined. To say the least, God has exceeded my expectations this week. Thursday night Deandre was telling us that God will always give us more than what we pray for... and after that lesson everything clicked about this week. Before this trip, I had hoped for a eye-opening experience to renew my faith with Jesus. But during this trip I had realized towards the end of it how much more God did to me during these eight days. Not only have I just renewed my faith, I grew more comfortable talking to random strangers, (sorry Mom, but most strangers were nice,) and to allow myself to listen to the Holy Spirit in me to represent the hands and feet of Jesus. Before this trip, I would walk around the Queen City not paying any attention to anyone or thing, now I look at the streets and see people who are lost or scared and need Jesus. Not only do I now observe people who are lost, but hear the Holy Spirit to tell me to go pray for them. This also helped me step out of my comfort zone to a whole new level. Now at the end of the week, I look back and see the amazing things God has done through me and the rest of our mission team. If I was told what I was going to be doing this last week, I honestly would have thought you were out of your mind. Now as I come back to NC, I am ready to continue serving God in the way that would have been intimidating to me, but now I know to put my trust in God, and he will bless me, and you, with more than you can ever imagine!!
Caroline R.