Decisions...Decisions

So, I am being very prayerful about this next set of decisions I must make. I have been thinking about how the Lord would have me move forward and I feel its been narrowed down to two avenues: join an organization that supports independent missionaries or partner with an exisiting NGO/NPO that is already working in Kenya. I have been thinking lately that the Lord might want me to go to Kenya for a length of time to shadow the directors and activities of one organization. This way I can find out the ins and outs of such an endeavor...with people who will be more willing to give me details because I won't be visiting different places but rather focusing on one. At the end of that time, I will be able to make a wise decision on whether I am suppose to do the NPO/NGO process myself or if the Lord is going to connect me with something already established (and not necessarily the same organization i shadow)...like a branch or satellite ministry. As the Lord unveils His plan, of course I might be led differently but as for now I am moving forward seeing if it will pan out with the Lord's help. If it doesn't, I am flexible because I don't want to do it MY way.

In the meantime, lately I have been hearing about different disabled ministries in the states through different media like television, magazines, word of mouth, etc. Since I figure it can't hurt to contact them, I've been sending e-mails out seeing if we can connect and encourage each other. I am inspired by the stories of these ministries...a summer camp for disabled children, a church for the mentally challenged, a group that reaches out to parents of disabled, a home for the disabled and abandoned...etc. It is almost unreal how much lately i've heard about different groups like this so I know the Lord has His hand in it.

In addition, there is an organization right in my hometown that works with special needs and disabled children that wants to chat with me and have me visit their place. God is amazing on how He connects people.

So join me in praying over what God has for The SKY Mission and what the next step is. Thanks and God Bless!!

Rejoice Always

Two words but so powerful....Rejoice Always. Its a wonder what implementing this into your everyday life can do for your soul and your attitude. Actually, Philippians 4 has been such an encouragement to me lately.... rejoicing, being gentle, not worrying, being prayerful, getting peace, fixing mind on Jesus, and being content with any situation (thats a quick summary of sorts). I am clinging to this chapter because it has really helped me to press on despite obstacles, discouragement, etc. All of the things mentioned in Phil. 4 cannot be done by Alysha (or you) alone...she needs Jesus to give her the strength and power because rejoicing, gentleness, not worrying, peace and contentment are not of this world...they are actually fruit of God's spirit.

We need to let the spirit invade our lives and other lives more. We need to let Him freely work as He'd like. And truth is that if we implement Phil. 4 into our lives...it will touch and change others lives as well. We will set an example of Jesus' character and it will be contagious. Wouldn't it be great if our Jesus-like character spread quicker than the swine flu?? Wish that could be the headline of the day... "Widespread Rejoicing and Prayer leading to Peace that passes Understanding happening all over the World."