The thought of me leaving here in just four and half short months to go out into the world spreading the gospel is really exciting and overwhelming all at once. The fact that I am dropping everything to go and do this is even scarier. I have never trusted God with as much as I am in this season of my life. But I know if God brought me to this He will bring me through it.
I am actually really looking forward to being disconnected from the distractions of my phone, the drama and comparison on social media, the politics all over tv, just all the things we are distracted by and call problems here. I know my perspective will be completely shifted while over there living in different cultures, seeing the needs of different people groups, sharing the gospel to people who have never heard the name Jesus and just the different struggles of third world countries. I know I will be a lot more appreciative of what we have here in America. I don’t know how much I will be different or changed but I just know God is going to mold and chisel me into who He wants me to be. I know that I will be different. I know that this will propel me into my calling and into the rest of my life journey with the Father.
In preparation I am growing in my relationship with Him to a deeper level. I am praying that my heart longs more and more for reaching unreached people. I am preparing my heart for the challenges that I will face. I am also preparing physically because it will be physically tasking as well. I am expecting God to do many wonderful things, I know He will change me and the people I come into contact with. I know he will change kids lives at orphanages, show sex trafficked victims love, give joy to those who sorrowful and hope to those who are hopeless. The lives of many children and adults will be changed through this trip. With God and the supporters who stand beside me I know I will make it through all the struggles and challenges that I will face over there. I just want to be like Isaiah “here I am Lord send me.” And follow what it says in the book of Mathew 28:19-20 “go and make disciples of all nations.” It is incredibly humbling to know the God of the universe chose me for such a time as this! If I could leave right now I would. I have to finish fundraising and get to training camp in a few months. I cannot wait to see what God is going to do all over the world! it is by your stewardship and prayers that will help me accomplish what God has called me to! It is going to be incredible!
Thank you all for praying and supporting me you are incredible!
Zach. You are going to do amazing things. God’s spirit within has always shown so bright. The people of this world are going to be so blessed by your presence in their lives and God’s love which shines so bright from you. Always keep a prayer in your heart and on your lips each day that the Holy Ghost will lead you to the thing He wants you to do each day.