Helloo, it’s been a while. Thought i’d write a blog with some updates and feelings and everything in between.
Here’s what the past month-ish of life has looked like: After finishing my quarantine in Arkansas I went to Tulsa, OK where I spent time with family I hadn’t seen in a while, then I went to South Carolina where I visited my high school best friend in her new home and then I finally came home where I spent the holidays with my family – adjusting to being back at home was way harder than I had expected but God met me right there and showed me that the God that I had met in a new way in Georgia was the same God I was with at home. Good stuff, thanks God.
I have never been the type of person to make new year’s resolutions, I never found the point of waiting till a new year to change things, but the start of 2021 gave a new perspective of what a new year can mean. A fresh start to something God already has written out for me. It isn’t about what I’m going to change or do differently this year, but stepping into the renewal He’s got for me. As I prayed and asked God what words or things I needed to hold onto tightly into this new season, He revealed authenticity. To be more authentic with my friends and family, more authentic with the things I am posting for others to see, and most importantly authentic with Him, He’s my dad , he wants to know my true heart.
With authenticity comes vulnerability and one way I know God is asking me to walk this out is so share what’s on my heart with my blog readers and supporters and then invite them into prayer. here’s some updates & ways you can be praying for me & my squad :
-our og plan was to go to Guatemala on the 7th, but after a positive COVID test we are quarantined in Georgia for a little bit longer than expected. pray pray pray for negative tests when we all get retested the 11th. After telling my dad the “sitch” with us still in GA he responded with “That is pretty amazing how God works asking you to spend more time with Him and depending more on Him more than you think you should or need to.” Such a perspective, all about dependence!!!
– another prayer request is that I have no idea what God is calling me to next in life and I know He’s got it handled which is comforting and terrifying all at the same time. Prayers for discernment and peace, would be so kind.
– finally, i have 8 squad mates that are fundraising!! If you feel led to read or donate to them each of their blogs are below!
If you made it this far, thank you SO much. Love you.
I love watching you grow in your trust and authenticity with your Heavenly Father and I am so proud to be your earthly father.
Love dad
Thanks for sharing this authentic piece of your heart, Kayla
i love you & your heart! i can’t wait to be back w my bestie! God is so good eek i’m glad that we don’t have to have everything figured out because He holds our tomorrow!
Kayla-
Such a beautiful, open heart! I know God has great things in mind for you. Don’t let your confidence fail just because the worldly influences suggest you need to know your plan and direction. That is so hard! I know so many young people who end up on paths because “they should”. Those paths aren’t leading them to happiness.
You are on a path of leaning into God. I am positive that will bring you great joy! Stay the course and believe in yourself and your sustainer.
I love your heart… so so much!!
Kayla- I love the words God gave you to hold onto: being authentic. Praying for you all and the journey ahead!
Good stuff Kayla! I love hearing about what God is doing in and through you! Can’t wait to hear more!
Colleen and I are so excited to know the team is finally in Guatemala! You all have been patiently waiting for God to open this door of ministry opportunity. Yet in the meantime the team grew significantly both spiritually and in love for each other! We can’t wait to hear the stories of the awesome experiences God has for all of you! You know the Truth; God is in control of your future. Live in the moment and be fully present for what He is doing around you. Continue to allow God to mold you in the likeness of His Son, Jesus! Proud of you!