Hope to the Nations: October 2014

So this post is way overdue...

Somewhere in Arizona

In August, I embarked on a grand adventure...I moved to Fargo, North Dakota. :) I realize that Fargo is not exactly a popular spot for those seeking adventure but moving to Fargo and becoming a Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship intern has been one of the most challenging, fulfilling and wonderful journeys I've ever embarked on. Thanks so much for everyone that has made it possible. I promise to get better at posting things.

I have mentioned in earlier posts (The Safest Place) about my dear friend, Lauren, who I met in Alaska several years ago. In August, Lauren came back from serving in Indonesia for a year, just in time to drive across the country with me, all my possessions, my new (to me) adventure car and face all of the things that God had for me next. Nothing could have prepared me for how much I would be forced to grow during this internship but celebrating with one of my dearest friends was a good way to start.

Four Corners- Arizona, Utah,
New Mexico and Colorado

We traveled through Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and finally North Dakota. The scenery changed from red rocks to green hills to mountains, to rolling hills, prairie, hay bales and corn fields. I was so blessed and encouraged along the way and God began to stir in my heart an excitement for all that was to come. The last two months have been incredibly challenging, stretching and I don't think I have

Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

ever learned so much about myself and the infinite, indescribable character of God and His detailed, well thought out plan for my life.

I love road trips! I am so grateful for this incredible time I had with my dear friend. It astounds me at how much God loves us. Not only does He provide for our needs but our desires as well. I remember all the anxiety I was facing before leaving and all the anticipation, being so unsure. If there is one thing I have gotten out of this adventure so far is that the love of God is faithful, stable and constant.

Garden of the Gods, Colorado

Along the way, we were blessed to stay with friends, new ones and ones I've known for years that fed us, housed us and encouraged us like crazy.

For over a year, Lauren and I planned this trip without being totally sure if I was moving, if I would have a car and if she would be back from Indonesia. It was the best road trip so far and I am so grateful to have experience it.I know that it was only a road trip but it was a beautiful reminder that God truly loves blessing us and His faithfulness never ends.