...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!