So I have never had a blog before but I really feel this will be the best way to communicate with everyone who desires to have an update on my trip and everything the Lord is doing!
First of all, I want to begin with how the Lord called me to Kenya. It started in December 10, 2009 (my birthday). I was worshipping the Lord in my car and I heard the word Africa randomly! The song I was singing along to was called Send us to the Nations, so I thought it was just my mind wandering away. I kindof dropped the thought and forgot about it for a while.
In January, I heard Africa again, but I didnt think anything of it. Then one night I was having a conversation with a friend and she started telling me about a trip that she had last summer in Africa through Camp Blue Sky. Thats when I began to question the consistency of the topic. That night a few of my friends and I had a worship night together and I was seeking the Lord, and thats when He just made it crystal clear. He bolding said, "Nicole you are going to Africa!" I was in total shock! I just said ok Lord, I'll go! I called my parents right then and told them "Im going to Africa!" They were in total suprise! I didnt know why or when I just knew God would lead the way.
That weekend, I applied to be a counselor at Camp Blue Sky which is located in Nairobi, Kenya. I was stepping out in total faith. My friends, I have never had something happen in my life so smoothly and so blessed by the Lord. I got an interview a week later and accepted right away. I had to raise $4,000 and I knew I didnt have it. I told the Lord, "Lord if you want me to got then you will provide, and have this trip paid for by the time I step on that plane to head to Kenya.
God has provided EVERY PENNY!!!!!! Over 100 people donated money and decided to invest into me and the ministry that God has called me to do this summer. HE IS SO GOOD!! There were eight year olds empting their piigy banks, people who were non- believer decided to give all the change they had, Muslims gave over a hundred dollars, and not to mention that half of these people did not know me but they stepped out in faith with me and were very generous.
If you know me and my past, you would know Africa was the last thing on my heart. I always said, "Africa is not for me, it's just not on my heart to go there or to be a missionary" I dont know if this is a once in a lifetime deal, or if the Lord is preparing me for something overseas but all I can say is if this is what it means to seek the Lord, to know without a doubt that you are in His will just by seeing how the doors open so smoothly, and His blessing over everything you put your hands on, THEN IM IN!!
This year has been an AMAZING journey and I cant wait to see more of the Lord's work in my life!
I pray that this will not just be another testimony you hear, but that this will cause you to hunger and thirst more for our Creator and king.
