I heard this song in worship at one of my last church services at home just for a little while. I felt  it was my reassurance from God that this is what he has called me to do..

(The Cause of Christ.. Kari Jobe)

My journey has officially begun today is day 4 for me but Tuesday willl probably be my blog day while at training camp ( the next 6 weeks) then we go for 2 weeks of domestic missions in New Orleans, Louisianna to help with the hurricane damage and the people there. Then! We launch to Guatemala. I'm currently in Gainesville, GA.. it was really hard at first with all my goodbyes and realizing I'm going to leave everything behind.

The first couple days were rough for me only because it was all new for me due to missing bootcamp. Everyone already knew everyone and knew where to go what to do. It has been hard trying to get peace over everything and getting settled. It was truly bitter sweet because even though no one knew me. The girls came up to me and said " aww Melinda it's so nice to meet you" and hugged me so it made me feel so much better knowing that they were here and who I would be spending the next 9 months of my life with! 

I miss everyone and wish I could be home.. but yesterday I had a peace come over me towards the end of the day. I'm not sure if it's the enemy bottling my feeling the grief. Or is it God protecting my heart and taking that away from me. Then... I felt God telling me to "stop and dont be anxious for this is what I had planned for your life and this is YOUR season to serve me." He told me I was supposed to be here at this time with these people. I've been praying for openness to let God use me for my full potential. I know it will be hard but I know I have such good support behind me. Let the journey begin...