"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible."
Matthew 17:20
"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."
Romans 12:2
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
I think everyone struggles with courage when doing something that may be awkward, scary, or threatening in some way. In preparing for this mission trip to Italy, sometimes it can be a little nerve-racking to think about trying to communicate with someone who doesn't speak the same language as you do. In my case, I don't speak very good Italian! So, I have to trust that God will intervene and help me communicate, even when I may feel as though nothing is getting across or understood. [Non capisco?]
It's also a little scary thinking about flying over the ocean for many hours.. I must say, it makes me a little nervous. But, I know that God has a plan and a purpose for my life, and I believe that going to Italy for a short time this next week is a part of that plan, whether I'm supposed to meet one person to share my story & the Gospel, or several students. I trust God with my safety, my life, and every piece of this mission trip because ultimately, He knows exactly what I'm supposed to do and who I'm supposed to encounter in Italy.
I think a lot of people struggle with the thought of God having this perfect plan for our life, especially in the midst of a trying time. Sometimes, bad things happen and it's easy to doubt God and to blame God for those circumstances. But, it's important to trust God and pray about everything.
"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."
Philippians 4:6
We all worry a lot, about different things. Stop worrying and start praying! God is always there, whether you're worried about a test, a flight, an illness, a friend, an enemy, money, or anything else - give it to God, and thank Him for all He has done, and all He will do.
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