Here is the first post of my new blog entitled, "Journey Down South." And this first photograph is the water tower in College Station, TX. Because, yes, that is where I am moving. You may be wondering, why the heck am I going there?!?!? Well........it's a long story. Jesus changed my life last summer and really awakened me to a deeper and more alive and real relationship with Him. As He was awakening me, He put people in my life to encourage me in my walk with Jesus, people I had met last summer at Colorado LT. As Jesus was changing me, I got closer and closer to these people. I feel like it's a little scandalous for me to say "Jesus told me to move to be with these people." That actually did not happen, there was no audible voice in my head. But there was a desire in my heart was slowly started to form and grow during the early fall of 2008. A desire to be in fellowship with these people and love Jesus with them and build the church with them. I just sought Jesus, and as my spirit become closer to His Spirit...I just knew. He wanted me to be in College Station. Honestly, I have no idea what's going to happen in the next few years...will I teach, go into full-time ministry, only stay in Texas a year, or stay for a long time. Who knows?!?!? No one. But Jesus. So I'm taking a step of faith. Remember the story of Peter and Jesus? Peter was in the boat and Jesus was out just taking a stroll on the water and then Peter wanted to go out too, and so Jesus told him to come out. And so Peter started walking on the water to Jesus, until he looked down, got scared, and started to sink, til Jesus came and saved him. That's me. I have been standing in the boat looking at Jesus....but that is not enough for me anymore...I want to BE with Jesus, to be closer to Jesus, to know Him more. And I will do whatever it takes to do that. So I'm getting out of the boat. This is a step of faith. This is me walking on water. I probably am not doing things the smartest way...I signed a lease without a job. But you know what I believe so deeply. This is what Jesus wants for me. And even if it wasn't, Jesus is going to take care of me. I am His Beloved. He is holding me perfectly in the palm of His hand. So yes. I am scared to death. This is the biggest move out of my comfort zone EVER...but it is really cool to see how Jesus has been preparing my heart for this the last few years. What do I expect to happen when I move to Texas? I have no expectations. I am just trusting Jesus and trusting that whatever He wants to happen, will happen.
I will try and post when I can so that you all can know how I am doing down in Texas. And pray for me. I need all the prayer and protection I can get.
Love, Rachel
Beautiful sunsets in College Station always
I think that's Texas Avenue or University or something
