As I sit here in the airport waiting for my plane to Seattle I can’t help but be overwhelmed.
Really I am overwhelmed by the faithfulness of God.This weekend I got to celebrate with a good friend, E H as she gets ready to go to San Felipe Mexico to be in the missions field working in an orphanage. She is literally stepping into a dream and I”m so excited to see her fulfill God’s plans and purposes for her life. She has the biggest heart I’ve ever known and is not afraid of standing for the truth and saying it like it is. Part of me is sad that my friend is leaving. She is undoubtedly one of my closest friends here but to keep her here would be selfish. We sent her out today and I was filled with such gratefulness to know her because she is going to change lives that are going to change the world 
I’m overwhelmed by the goodness of God. We had our first service in our new building. It just feels right. The school we are in now is just perfect for this season we are in as a church. I have the feeling that God is going to use this campus mightily to reach families and young people alike and God is going to be glorified. The momentum was evident as we began worship and continued through with a great word from Ben. It was so fun watching the kids play water games so full of excitement and joy and that same excitement and joy was marked in the adult service as well. I am overwhelmed by what God is doing in our ministry team and leadership team as we prepare to launch the Sexual Revolution series and campaign in a few short weeks.
I’m overwhelmed by God’s protection. I am so thankful that God has chosen to hide me for my husband. I used to be bummed out by the fact that I haven’t been asked out in almost two years on a real date and that I haven’t had a dating relationship since high school. The more I think about it though I am so thankful that God has hidden me for purposes only he knows at this point. While I have issues and some baggage God has saved me from giving my heart away needlessly for men that would not end up being my beloved. Not only that but because of his protection and by hiding me away I have been able to enjoy me single season. I have so much joy and excitement. I love the adventures I have right now and that I have the ability in this season to continue to prepare myself and grow in character so that I might be the right one for my spouse.
God is doing great things.
As I get ready to leave for my vacation to Washington I’m a little overwhelmed. I believe that God is asking me to use this trip as the blank piece of paper that Ben spoke about in his sermon today. I’m giving God back my desires and wants and instead asking Him to write his will for my life. There’s so much I want to do but ultimately I know that my wants compare very little with the magnitude and greatness of His will for my life. My will won’t ever measure up to the awesomeness of His will. Since I started planning this trip I knew God was going to use this time to refresh yet, but also to equip. I keep thinking about the verse in Habakkuk 2 that says to write the vision down, make it plain (easy to understand) so that the herald may run with it. I’m believing that God is going to write the vision down this week so that I might understand so that when I come back I will be able to run with it.
Pray for me if you think of it because I’ve been a little anxious about this trip because I feel like something big is coming and I just want to be receptive and open to what God has for me in my 25th year of life and even more.
Live Life Extraordinary,
Alayna
Alayna,
Wow . . . you have such deep reflection and faith for someone so young . . I say that with admiration as I was no where close to that when I was your age. Keep the faith and know that God has the PLAN for you and you will know it in HIS time. I know that it can be discouraging waiting and wanting, but know that it will be the best when His plan is revealed to you. In the meantime, continue on the right path you’ve chosen! We love you and support you in all that you do.
Love, Pam