A longing fulfilled

"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life"

-Proverbs 13:12

I have found this verse to be true last week as I walked into the YWAM office and paid the rest of the money for this school. This school has been a testing of my faith in every area possible. Today I can say I that I have passed the test. The best part about it though is that you are a part of it as well. Your prayers, encouragements and financial support has all been a part of it. Thank you for standing and believing with me, it means a lot to me.

In about 11 days (July 9) me and my team will start our journey to Cambodia to minister through dance and any other way the Lord leads us to. My heart jumps with excitement to be a light in a dark place. As I go I hope you will continue to support me in prayer.

A glimse in the life of SODS '10

Here's fun a video of our time here in Montana so far. Enjoy!

Finishing the race

As I write this there are 22 days left before we start our journey to Cambodia. I can't wait for that day! Nevertheless a couple of days ago I realized that looking forward to Cambodia sometimes makes me miss the enjoyment it is to be here.

This is the week of our final concert. As our lecture time is coming to an end I look back and see how much I learned throughout these months here. I went from someone who can move to music to a well rounded dancer. That is a huge accomplishment. The greatest thing about it is that you have a part in it as well. All the encouraging words, prayers, financial support and gifts I received has made it possible for me to stay here.

So for the next 22 days I will follow the advice of my school leader to "finish strong" and make 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 my theme verse:

"Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."

At the moment I still need $770 before June 25th to be able to go to Cambodia. It would be great if you could continue to help me pray and pay for this.

He is faithful

I can't even believe it. Two days ago I asked you all to start praying for me and I was needing $1500. As of today I only need $1030. God has provided again! Most of it I don't even know where it came from.

I must agree with David when He said:

"Your faithfulness stretches to the skies" - Ps. 36:5

Thank you for your prayers so far!

25 Day Prayer

In my time here in Montana, the Lord has been teaching me continually about how great He really is.

We all know the verse: "With God all things are possible" but to what extent do we really believe it? For me it is still a struggle to believe this completely, even though I know it is true sometimes I struggle to believe it.

My last newsletter mentioned that I still needed $3600 by April 30th and that I was asking God for a miracle. Well, they extended the due date to May 21st for our 2nd quarter and outreach ticket to be paid. The morning of May 21st I still did not know where my money was coming from but when I arrived in class that afternoon I was informed that one of my classmates gave me more than half of what I needed and later someone else paid the rest. What a miracle!

Something I believe God is teaching me over and over is the power of prayer. He says: "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened." He also says that where two or three are gathered together in His name, there I am with them."
So I would like to ask you to stand in prayer with me for the next 25 days. By June 25th I need $1500 which will be my last payment for this entire school. Please help me pray for:

• The $1500 that is due
• Our outreach in Cambodia

During these 25 days I will keep updates on this blog. Also, I would love for you to let me know what God is placing on your heart during these prayer times. You can do this by e-mailing me personally or leaving comments here.

Thank you for believing with me!