...And then God became Real

As I just posted on Facebook, 10 years ago today I started Youth With a Mission's training program, called Discipleship Training School. I had come to know Christ as a child and since I "prayed the prayer" I knew something was different, that I was free. But on the summer of 2001 something else happened; all those words I had learnt in Sunday School became meaningful in my life. We learn to say, that God is good, faithful, generous, loving, involved; and it's true, but this time around they were so real in everyday life!

I experience God showing up, speaking to me, providing, healing, leading. You know people say that you really get to know someone when you travel with them? I met Papa in travelling with Him. I felt His compassionate heart for people and nations, for creation and communities. I experienced His love for me and for others. I heard His voice and learned to depend on Him. I learned He really cares!! he, he, even over the details, the cravings, the "little things".

I still have a long ways to go. There's so much more of Him to discover, to encounter, to learn. I've been so hungry for more and I find myself ten years later in the beginning point of a new awesome adventure with Him that I know will take me to another level! I want more!

As I start this project of translating the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministries I feel honored, humbled and overwhelmed by His goodness in choosing me and bringing me her for such a time as this. This is definitely a dream come true, and I'm thankful for it.

Today I look back on my history with my Papa and see His faithfulness and love; I look forward to the road  ahead and see His grace and favor. Deep gratitude in my heart, expectation, and excitement fill me, as I stand in worship to the One in the midst of this amazing community of believers. Yay!

I made it. Now what?

After months of prayer and preparation I made it to Redding, California on September 6th. It was very early in the morning and so it's all kind of a blur, but the good thing is that I'm finally here, yay God!!

To be completely honest, moving to Redding, and having this opportunity at Bethel is a dream come true, so it's a bit surreal to see it all happen before my eyes. Yesterday I got a tour through the offices at Bethel Church and that made it all the more real. There's no turning back, I'm here for this season. The best part is just seeing how incredibly faithful Papa has been throughout this whole process. Visa, plane tickets, favour, favour and more favour  He's so good. It gives me so much peace to feel His guiding hand holding mine every step of the way.

Janelle Fite (a friend) and I, have been staying at a temporary house that once again we got by His grace and favor, but we need to find a permanent place to live ASAP. Specially since next week we have a lot of activities beginning. I'd appreciate your prayers in that regard, I know Papa has the perfect spot for us (affordable, close to Bethel, etc.)!

Today I met with Amy, she will be my leader for the next year (at least). We talked and casted vision for this season... it was so great, I could've stayed there for hours! It's going to be a great, busy, challenging, amazing, growing, incredible time... I can feel it :).