The Jonah inside of me.

It was in God's plan for me to be a student missionary. I know this with my whole heart. I, like Jonah, tried to get out of it, push it away, and think of more "practical" things I could do. God didn't have to have a fish swallow me. Thank goodness. My Life & Teachings of Jesus class was more of my fish. I was studying about Christ's mission on Earth and I yearned to be a missionary as well. I am thrilled to be used as a tool for God's plan. But, as it gets closer I am realizing that this isn't going to be the easiest, most comforting year I have lived. I don't want it to be either. I truly believe God challenges us to make us stronger and I love that. He loves us enough to change us and in the process I get to be a witness of Christ to others. Somehow I think they will end up being more of a witness of Him to me. 

Anywho, I feel so blessed to have this opportunity. People have been so supportive of me and it means the world to me! I came across the verse below tonight and I had to share it. It's comforting to know God has it figured out and He knows His plans for us WAY before we do. So my being a second grade teacher on the island of Pohnpei was not some random choice that I made. It is where God intended me to be at this time of my life. 

Much love to you all. 

 "For we are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10