What a beautiful movie Amazing Grace is. I get so inspired and courageous every time I watch it. Since I was a young girl I’ve prayed to make a difference in this world - to really stand up for what I believe and what is right and just. I still have that dream. And to be honest if anyone were to listen to my thoughts they would think I was a crazy person. Every other day is "I can do this" then followed with a "no I cant - I’m insane" But I have decided to walk ahead, even when I am blinded. I know many think I am foolish, or will think that about me as I continue in living a life for the Lord. I wish I could say that it doesn’t affect me, but I, being such an arrogant fool, still care of what others think of me. How idiotic! But, as I watched Amazing Grace I noticed how William was encouraged to do this mighty work by his friends. We all need people in our life encouraging us and lifting us up. When our friends have a dream, even if it’s beyond our comprehension, remind them that they can do it! In a world of criticism and degradation we need all the affirmation we can get. I don’t know how on earth I will do what I have been called to do but I know God knows how, and with Him I CAN accomplish the work He has set before me.
I also am very excited to say that Not For Sale has an Academy in San Francisco. One of the courses is called “Aftercare 2.0: Entrepreneurs Creating Business Opportunities Where None Exist” it is as if this class was made for Katy Randall. The dates work out perfectly to, so I’m pretty dang sure I will be attending the school after I’m finished at Woodward and before I fly back to Amsterdam.
And lastly we have finished the Human Trafficking Seminar. So much I’ve learned in the past 6 weeks. Now it’s time to move forward and use that information!
PRAYER POINTS
1. That I can retain all that I have learned these last 6 weeks.
2. For more doors and opportunities to be opened to me in networking for the work I’m officially beginning to brainstorm this month.
3. For opportunities to speak when I go home of awareness in human trafficking, not just what’s going on in the world but what so many young girls are susceptible to (and that includes many girls here in San Diego, I personally feel the Youth Venture girls especially).
4. Clear direction with every choice I make.
5. My health (I’ve been sick the last few days)
Thank you to all who are praying for me, it’s so clear that I wouldn’t be able to accomplish the things I’m doing here if it weren’t for prayer.
