Well, Ive been in the states for almost 2 months, preparing to leave for mission. When I found out my squad and I were here for this long, I was so angry. I though “this was not what I paid for!” and “I signed up to be a missionary, not sit in Georgia for 2 months.” With that being said, to world race leadership, and to the Lord whose plan is the one being followed, thank you.
Thanks for making me stay. Thanks for making me stay in the states where I did not want to be. Thanks for making me stay in a tent for a month. Thanks for making me stay on a campus with the same people everyday. Thanks for making me stay and listen to teachings. Thanks for making me stay in uncomfortability. Because WOW have these things grown me.
All that to say, Ive learned a lot about myself and the Lord and the people around me these past 2 months. So, heres a list of 15 things ive learned from my time in Georgia. Enjoy 🙂
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Maturity is a choice, not an age.
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We can receive His freely given love to know Him far.
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You have to chose into the season youve been placed in. you have to chose into time with the Lord for growth. No one can do it for you.
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You can believe in God but not be saved. Belief and salvation are 2 very different things.
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My relationship with the Lord is not an endless pursuit of Him fixing my problems. A relationship with the Father is praising Him for who He is and celebrating in your struggles and giftings, asking the Lord to use them.
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Our God is a personal God. That is why we pray. MAKE IT PERSONAL!
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If this isnt about Him, you wont get far.
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You have to create your own space to feel loved by the Father.
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Our faith is an overflow of the good news of the gospel.
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Unforgiveness is having a poverty mindset of the grace of God.
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We must know and understand the suffering through the cross before we can gain and receive the power of the cross.
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We are not God, but we hold the authority of God as disciples.
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You have to learn to live interuptably for the Lord.
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God can do anything He wants to but He rarely choses to. We get the privilege of an invitation to do it with Him.
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Sin separates us from the plan of God, not the heart of God.
wow! every time I read one of your blogs or talk I am left in awe of how God is working in your life and in those around you!! you are such an inspiration!! love you????
Travyn I am so proud of you. You will do wonderful work in the name of Jesus. I’m praying for you. ??????
All the right words. U are wise ????????
So proud of you! Sometimes the biggest blessings come from things not planned. There is a reason for everything! ??
Well this was such a blessing to read! I can’t explain how proud and grateful to know you ! And be able to watch God continue to pour into you and to see him at work in your life! Travyn my sweet beautiful girl you are and will always be soo precious to me ! And I am praying for you daily, and can’t wait to see what he does next!! ??????????????????????????????
But what’s funny is all those?’s are supposed to be hearts don’t know why they put them as?’s LOL
Well, No. 1 pretty much summed it up: maturity is a choice, not an age. Our Father goes before you, He is your rear guard, He prepares a table before you in the presence of enemies, and He will never leave you nor forsake you. You are learning to see Him in everything everyday everybody, amen, because He is I AM.
literally just so in awe of how God is clearly working through you, and your willingness to let him. always gonna look up to you Trav
So excited that you are about to go overseas! It sounds like God is really touching your life and now He will be touching other lives through you!! So glad to get your post! Love you!
Trav, I have a feeling that list of 15 is only the tip of the iceberg. I know God has done much during these past 2 months….and He’s only just begun. How exciting to now take the truth and growth that has been poured in and go and bless others in the name of Jesus, sharing His love everywhere you go. Praying for all of Squad H as you get your feet wet in Guatemala!
Wow! Experiences with God like those will change your life forever! God is so good and faithful! Love this and love you Travyn!