The Low Down

So here is the situation (in a south Jersey accent). I'm planning on going to Uganda as most of you know but God has to make some things happen before I can go. It is all completely in His hands. That is part of the reason I decided to put it all down in a blog. I already know that it is going to be an incredible ride and I want as many people as possible to see God do the work and give Him the glory.

I would love to go over in 6 to 9 months. That is what I'm praying for. The problem is I have college debt. Many of you reading this can empathize with me here. It would take a miracle for me to pay it off in 6 months. On top of that, I would need money to fly over and support myself.

In your mind this may be wishful thinking. For me, it is a prayer of faith.

I'm currently working a couple part time jobs early in the day alongside working as a youth pastor. Both of these jobs are incredible blessings. One even provides me with a company car that I get to drive around. Still, these don't provide enough cash flow to pay off my debt even within a year. So, I'm looking to pick up another job in the evenings.

So my time frame for getting on the ground depends largely on my finances and, ultimately, on God's timing.

Also, I still haven't decided what organization or missionary I'm going to go over with. I'm waiting until the right opportunity presents itself.  There are a lot of options but I want to wait for a group with the right balance. So many people are either just about preaching or just about giving out food. If I truly want to love people like Jesus did how could I deny them either?

After I pay off my debt and serve with an established group for a period of time I want to start "my own thing." I want go where there is a greater need and spread the influence of Christ farther and deeper into the darkness. I have no idea what that will even look like but I can't wait to see God do what He does best. There are so many people in Uganda and surrounding countries who are starving every day and dying of curable diseases. How could I ignore this?

They don't suffer because of a lack of resources. God has placed all the resources right in our laps. The problem is that you and I and the "American church" have confused these resources that were intended to assist in carrying out the Great Commission and feeding the hungry for blessings meant to indulge ourselves. Food for thought.

I am simply asking you to pray for me.

If it takes a year to eighteen months or even longer, I will be okay. I love where I am right now. I love the people whom I have the privilege to grow and serve with here in Boise. God is good. His timing is best and His plan is perfect. Knowing this, I am content.