I'M

GOING
TO
EAST ASIA!!!

More details to come!

Roadblock

So... shortly after I (finally) said YES to God, there was mention of an opportunity to go to East Asia for two weeks in the near future. I was PUMPED!! I just KNEW this was the trip God had in mind for me! I have had no doubt at ALL!

Until recently, that is. I know I'm meant to go to East Asia. I KNOW it. And I wish I could describe how sure I am that I'm meant to go with this group! But there's one little detail that is holding me back--a stinking, silly, little plane ticket. In order to go with this group, I have to get on the same flight, and thus far, we have NOT scored that ticket.

I KNOW that if this is God's will, He will provide a ticket, and the funds to pay for it. But I'm worn out from waiting.

God, restore my patience and give me assurance. I've stepped up and said YES to You, now please, help me stand firm in faith. Help me to be okay without this control. And most of all, God, mold, teach, and prepare me for this grand adventure I'm so certain I'm going to have.

Mabry on a Mission

God has been doing some AMAZING things in this life of mine. And the cool part is, I KNOW He's not done yet!

This is the verse I've been confronted with SEVERAL times since January:
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" ~Matthew 28:19

I know the Great Comission. And I consider myself someone who makes disciples. But there here's what has been happening in life lately. One little word has been sticking out to me:

GO! Go? Go where God? I've been going! I go to school, I go to work, I go to church, I go to camp, I go to CHICAGO! --where else do you want me to make disciples? (btw, don't ask that question unless you're willing to get the answer!) You know what, God, I'll go. As long it isn't China or something, I'll go wherever you want me to go. ...China? Really, God? I can't do that. So...um... no.

"If you love me, you will keep my commands." I do love you, God. But CHINA?! I can't go to China! I don't have money for China!
"GO"
But God, I don't even have a heart for China.
"GO"
But...
"GO"

So, I'm going to China. I'm not sure when, where, how, or with whom, but I'm going to China. And the most amazing thing of all is that I'm actually REALLY excited about it! What an AWESOME God we serve!