Thank you so much to everyone who came to our presentation at Avery a few weeks ago, and to everyone who has prayed for us in our first journey to Africa. God has shown us that was just the beginning! Our prayer is that God would get the glory in EVERY SINGLE ASPECT of our journey. We are NOTHING without Him.
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
If you are even remotely thinking about doing missions, or doing something “radical” with God, DO IT!!! Seriously, the journey will bring you soooo much closer with the God of THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE, and that is indescribably amazing! And he commands it of those who call themselves followers of Christ, (Christians.) Your life will be changed forever! When you delve into a deeper understanding of His never ending mercy, grace, and love, you will truly find that there is NO ONE like our God!
“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing" Zephaniah 3:17
Our God, who’s goodness, forgiveness, power, and love our human minds are physically unable to grasp, promises to be with us and love us forever! What!! Does anyone else have their mind completely blown by that! If you need to experience that, please read Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Reading God’s bold truths as voiced by Francis Chan made me feel more cherished and loved by God than ever. I hope the same is true for you!
This is one of my favorite verses lately. I know how much joy and love has come into my heart through my growing relationship with Jesus, and I desperately want that FOR EVERY SINGLE PERSON! These words are my prayer for you all, too:
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” Ephesians 3:16-21
I think it’s no secret that Lindsay and I left our hearts behind in Uganda.
We are beyond humbled, blessed and excited that God made it that way! We hope to have a post up soon about our plans, and how you can be a part of it, too!
“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
That means YOU! The God of EVERYTHING has huge plans for YOU in His story!
We love you, and HE loves you more!
Love, Allison and Lindsay
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