Belize

If you're a follower of Jesus - you know the moment when God calls you to do something.  The Holy Spirit speaks within you and you squirm, feel butterflies in your stomach, get excited and want to puke all at the same time?

I had that moment a few weeks ago (and have those feeling right now as I type this.)  

At church the other Sunday we were asked to write down the next step we believe God wants us to take.  Sometimes when things like this happen I just fill something out and move on.  This was not one of those moments.

I felt it in the pit of my stomach.

I am supposed to go.

Go where?  

I'm supposed to go to Belize to serve in a kids camp this summer.  This is a camp that I have been praying for and about since before I met my husband 5 years ago.  Every year that goes by I haven't felt like I've been able to go.  This year doesn't feel the most comfortable since I'll have to leave my 2 little ones at home with my husband, and my desire to travel without them is not there.  I love my family and do not like to leave them.  (This coming from a girl who used to hop on a plane whenever I could years ago!)  Although we're not promised what we would consider "comfort" at all times.  

The week will be spent sharing Jesus' love and freedom with local children on the mainland in Belize.  It's in a different area this year, so I'm not totally sure yet what will be involved.  

I have a bunch of teaching supplies I'd like to bring down with me as well to give to the local school.  I have kept these items to bring down for years now in my basement.  

How exciting to be a part of something outside of myself!  I am nervous and excited all at the same time!  

Now comes the part that feels uncomfortable for me....(which shouldn't be - it is a chance for you to be a part of what God is doing around the world.  To share in what God wants to do!)....asking for help.

Please know that there is no guilt here.  Please don't feel awkward when I let you know that I will be adding a "donate" button to the side of my blog where you can donate toward this trip.  

Maybe you can support me in just 1 of those ways....that's great!  

Maybe it's a few ways...wonderful!

Would you consider ~

Praying for me?  

Pray for God to use me and give me wisdom.

Pray for God to change lives.  

Pray for finances to be covered.  

Pray that God will ease my anxiety.

Pray that God will protect myself and my family (which is where my anxiety comes from)

Pray that God will show you what your next (maybe nerve-wracking) next step may be.  

Would you consider ~

Donating?  

Maybe it's donating a shop item to be "auctioned off" or "given away" 

Maybe it's the $5 you would use to buy a coffee today & instead you choose to invest in this trip that I pray will leave an eternal impact in the hearts and lives of kids this summer.  

Would you consider ~

Spreading the word to others through facebook/twitter/your blog if you're comfortable?  

If you're interested in learning more about how you could donate/support, please email me at geekyandsassy(at)gmail(dot)com.