Learning in Unexpected Ways

I think I start every blog with this--but the last 5 months of my life have been so incredible. Looking back I am overwhelmed with all the amazing lessons the Lord has taught me in unexpected ways. Whenever you begin to prepare for a trip like this you start to imagine all of the things you are going to experience and learn. For me--it's been completely and totally opposite. I thought I knew exactly what I was getting myself into--but the Lord has taught me lessons I didn't even know I needed to learn. He has taught me more about myself, the plans He has for me, His character, what ministry really looks like, and so many other things. It is truly overwhelming to think about all He has taught me--the real question now, as I prepare to end my time here, is what am I going to do with it? I am truly going to stay changed--or will I in a few months look back and realize that I went back to my old ways. Am I really allowing the Lord to truly change me? I think this is one of the biggest challenges in any christians walk with the Lord--He always teaches us things, but it is up to us to apply them and allow them to change our life.
Please continue to pray for me over the next few weeks as I continue to allow the Lord to teach me and change me. I am so thankful for all of you and your prayers! I am so thankful to have such wonderful family and friends that love and support me! I can't wait to see you all in just a few short weeks!