I cannot believe the time for me to go on this mission trip is almost here. I will arrive at the training camp on 8/31, which is absolutely bonkers. Thank you so much to all of you who have supported me through the journey leading up to this big moment. This past week while I have been getting ready to leave, I have had so many mixed emotions. I am beyond excited to go on this trip, see the world, and follow God’s will. On the other hand, I am absolutely terrified. I am going to miss my people so much and doubt keeps glaring over me. Am I good enough? Is this really the thing God has in store for me? But as I sit and pray about it, I am reminded that I should not rely on my own capabilities, but I should instead rely on the Lord and His power. I am in fact weak and hopeless if I am not working through God. It is about what God can do, not what I can do. I am merely just a vessel God has chosen to work through and I am beyond grateful He has chosen to work through me. Isaiah 41:10 is a good reminder - “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” So, despite all the fear and anxiety I have leading up to this I still have a clear sense of peace and confidence that the Lord is with me. So here we go!