it has been weeks since I last updated & I apologize for the lateness ! so much has happened in such a short amount of time & I would like to share with you the highlights of my time.
during "Holy Spirit week," I was baptized by water & by the Holy Spirit--both experiences were new to me, as I had only been sprinkled with water as a baby. it was a very special experience for me & I felt so much peace & freedom. He is so good.
this past week, I had the great privilege of praying over high school students & relaying to them their original design. I've found that God shows me people's original designs through images & words, and the pictures He revealed to me were so beautiful & powerful. it's crazy to think that these kids have already so much knowledge & wisdom at such a young age.
the theme for this past week was "bible overview," & the speaker was so amazing. seriously, he made the old testament come to life through his thorough understanding of the word & through his unbelievably awesome speaking skills. definitely want to read more.
honestly, I can't even begin to imagine how life would have been if I hadn't come to this place. I'm learning so much & it's hard to envision where I would be if I were not here. I have been experiencing a new breakthrough or revelation every week (maybe even twice a week) & I find it amazing that His mercies & blessings are never ending.
great beaches I have been to: punalu'u black sands, hapuna, mile 88, children's, magic sands
time is zooming by per usual. maybe even more quickly. so much happens in such a short period of time. end of november already?
I'll be leaving for Israel in 24 days. the closer it gets to december 14, the more excited I'm getting. please pray that God thoroughly equip me to be an effective vessel in His land. as I'm hearing more about the history of & the current state of Israel, I'm beginning to have an even greater heart for the nation of God's chosen people. God waits to welcome His people back into His loving arms--they are not all lost in their ways of old. if God will, then they too shall be saved.
please continue to pray for me. I am so excited to see what lies ahead in the weeks to come & my time in Israel !
I hope you are all well. love you very much.
r.
