Do You have FAITH?

Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Romans 4:18-22
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead - since he was about a hundred years old - and that Sarah's womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness."

These verses are beautiful b/c it is a picture of complete faith in God. Do you sometimes find yourself questioning the One who will put all your dreams into place? I have, even just last season but I've learned to quit doubting and trust Him.

I'm so excited about the call God has placed on my life. When God places a burden on your heart since being saved as a teenager and you wait so many years to finally start toward that path, it is EXCITING!

Right now I am researching training opportunities concerning the Islamic faith. Did you know that there are about 1 billion Islamic followers worldwide? And many are w/in the borders of our country. There is only 1 missionary to every million Islamic followers. The website I took this research from made a comment that it "seems as if the Great Commission didn't apply to the Islamic followers".

I was called as a 14YO teenager to FOREIGN missions, not home missions. I long to go to the middle east much the way Paul in the New Testament longed to reach Rome w/ the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was 28YO w/ 3 children before I realized the people group God was calling me to be a missionary.

My plan is to finish my bachelor's degree in communications/public relations. Then obtain a Masters of Missiology from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary here in Memphis. I'm also checking into schools that offer Master degrees in Muslim studies. During my education years I want to take short trips overseas to get first hand experience on the mission field. My plan, that has happened w/ much prayer and will require my study of Muslims and their faith, is to take my first trip next summer.

My mother's support in what God has placed on my life is trememdous. In 2003 I was called to a Volunteer in Missions trip and many in my family talked me out of going. I had small children but I knew God was going to keep me safe in the war torn country. He had planned to send me to help w/ food distribution. And if I didn't come home, God's plan is always better than ours. I will no longer allow other people to keep me from God's best.

Have faith especially when what God has planned seems impossible. That's when you know the only way it could EVER happen is if it is God's plan, He will make it reality.

Jeremiah 29:11 "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."