Rise Up

I will start off this update by saying how incredibly thankful I am of all your prayers and support and I don’t believe I would still be here without them. That being said, this month has been hard. I am broken down and tired and feel like my life has been a merry-go-round with the constant emotional battles. In the end my emotions have become mountains in my life. What I have been learning to do is rise up.

The silence isn’t quiet with all my thoughts and questions, and in many circumstances it feels like its hard to breathe, but I know that I am promised that I can bring it to bring the mountains to His feet and I know that I can rise up. I will rise like the day, I will rise unafraid, and not only that but I will have the strength to rise up 1,000 times more. I will rise up despite of the ache and despite the fear because my purpose is so much bigger. I need hope and again faithfully I have been provided that in Jesus. He is not only provided His word but also His people. YOU.

Home feels so far away and out of reach, but it is not. All I need is home, and Gods promise in Ezekiel 37:27 is just that. He is my home. I may feel lost and like I want to quit. Mission work takes a toll emotionally and physically, but I know that I am home. I am still waiting for peace, but that only can come with complete submission and satisfaction in God and the purpose He has placed on my life.

This all being said I need your prayers. I had the amazing experience to be lead by the spirit to share exactly what I have with you, with 27 other men in prison. The vulnerability and courage came from God and God alone. I want to ask for strength, for a blind faith, for rest, and for joy. I need joy. I need rest. I need strength. I need to know that the mountains can be moved. I need to know the mountains aren’t defeat, but an obstacle to be used for God’s glory and purpose on my life.

Thank you guys again for being so amazing and supportive, I miss you all so much, and will be completely honest and say I am crying while writing to you today. I may not feel strong, but I know that I am strong through Him. Love you guys and know that I am learning what home truly is and how to rise up.