Stay in the Pasture

"Sometimes when God wants to tell us what to do, He sends down a scroll or writes it on the wall. Most of the time however, He just points out the fence line and tells us the stay in the pasture.”

      This quote really challenges me. I am a very detailed person and like to make lists and stay busy. So when I feel God calling me to something, but there aren’t many specific details associated with it   I know I am going to have to lean on Him more than ever. As I think about God leading us to Guatemala this thought crosses my head occasionally. I know God has called me to Guatemala and has given me passion for kids and sports ministry, but as I begin ministry many times I will be ‘walking in the pasture.’ If you would be praying for me that I would continue to rely on God and follow His guiding as I “stay in the pasture” I would really appreciate it!

Push The Rock update: 

      I have been in contact with representatives at Push The Rock this past week. Originally they were going to have a couple people come down to Guatemala in late fall/early winter to check things out, meet, and look at the area. However, that was when we were planning on moving in July. We have both agreed that it will be better and more beneficial for Shauna and I to be more settled, and more adjusted to life in Guatemala, along with the holidays happening so the plan is now for a couple people to be coming down in February.

Support and move update:

      We have an official move date!! We have bought our plane tickets are moving on August 20^th. It’s crazy to think that less than two months from now we will be in Guatemala.

      Regarding our financial support, we are at 64% of our monthly goal and we are trusting God that He will provide in whatever ways He sees fit. Thank you again to all of you who have supported us financially with one-time gifts and monthly support. It’s so amazing to see how God provides for a need when He calls you.

Life update:

      Well this week coming up is our last week of work. We are then headed out to Ohio, a camping trip with Shauna’s side of the family and a beach vacation with my side of the family. The rest of the days here in the U.S. will most likely be full of seeing other friends and family along with packing and moving stuff.  Below is another quote I really enjoyed and a picture of us at a good friends' wedding a few weekends ago J

"The secret to being used by God: Love Jesus with all your heart, Trust Him completely, and Learn to perservere."

         

   Be praying for peace and a calmness for me as we get closer to our move. Also be praying that we can enjoy this last month and a half here with friends and family and that God would provide the funds we need to get to full support. Thanks to all of you for being an encouragement and supporting us in prayer!

-Andi