Wow, well today I became an official missionary with the Assemblies of God alongside of my husband. I was so excited to see the faithfulness of God and feel His presence even in the boardroom. I had prayed for some specific things in that meeting and they all came to pass. I felt His nearness.Right after hearing that I’d been approved, we headed to have lunch with a few other missionaries and I got distracted from the good news. Once we were through with lunch,I went to text my friend and I said, “Well, I am an approved missionary.” Then the tears came. Stephen came back to me and asked why I was crying and I couldn’t even find words. Honestly, it’s not that I put all of my hope in an organization or felt the need to justify my heart to be a missionary before man, but it was affirmation I felt today from The Lord of His calling for my life. It was a delight to share my testimony with others. I began to reflect on my life and see His beautiful hand that designed me and called me His own. He knew in my messiest of situations that I’d be here one day as an appointed missionary to Africa. Wow. I’m forever grateful for the moments where Africa and the nations were dropped in my heart. I remember the video of Haiti that I saw in 2003 with the song, “You Said” that made my heart break for the lost. I can recall being a little girl playing with giraffe statues my mom had and falling in love with Elephants and later on Kenya, Africa. I am beyond thankful for the late Pastor Billy Joe and Pastor Sharon Daugherty and their obedience to His call of missions that so radically changed my life. There are so many more who have influenced me in the way of missions from their own beautiful stories and encouraging my heart.

What a joyous moment it was for Stephen too who’d prayed for a wife to come alongside of him and help him in his ministry. God is faithful and really answers prayer! When we seek Him and ask Him for His heart, He gives us His desires and willingly shares His heart. I am excited for all He has in store! Not that it has been or will be easy, but I love partnering with His heart.

Principle for today: God answers prayer! Don’t relent in prayer by asking, seeking and knocking. God will not withhold His hand from your life! He has good and glorious plans for you!