These past few months feel like they simply disappeared. There were many little things to do with the wrap up of the January DTS and preparation for things to come. For the past month I have been helping with the July DTS. It's been so different than the last DTS I staffed and I'm learning so many new things. It's definitely been a struggle at times... but I think it's been a lesson in dependence on God. Every day I've had to cry out for more of Him and less of me. Every day I've had to seek my strength in Him. Even though He was answering those prayers, I also felt like He had something different planned for me for this time. 2 Nights ago, He gave me a clear picture of His heart... why I'm here, and what to do about it. My passion working with DTS is to release transformational leaders... each student should leave knowing the passions God has given them or at least be confident that He'll reveal it in His time. After all, DTS isn't just a 5 month experience. It's a character school. It's a lifestyle change. Now I'll be taking a step back from some of the logistical aspects of DTS... such as lectures and attending all the events. Instead I will be studying up on different things the students might be passionate about. I want to be a resource for them. If they're interested in India, I want to be able to give them books to read, people to connect with, ministries to get involved with, that will get them more excited... that will stir up that passion inside them.
When I came to DTS I was a blank page. I wanted God to speak to me and to move me. God is so faithful. He gave me such a huge passion for East Asia... a part of the world I'd had no desire to go to... but now I KNOW that it's a passion from God, because I've never felt such a deep love for something... and 2 years ago I had absolutely no plans of ever visiting this country! God is such a awesome God! I can't help but praise Him when I think of all of the provision and blessing He's given me over all these years, but particularly in YWAM. I love my life here.
I want the students to see this side of God! To embrace the passions to further His kingdom that He's given each one of them. Please be praying for me in this time as I'll be meeting with each of the students in smaller groups or individually to discuss their interests and passions and as I research more materials for the students. I'm SO excited to see how God uses this time. I can't stop praising God!
Pray for the students that they'll embrace the great plans that God has for each of them!
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