Would I be willing?

Beloved sisters...
I figured it's about time for me to add a little something to our blog... it's been awhile. Scarlet, I LOVE your song for Jesus. My smile was from ear to ear! I thought, this is such a Scarlet song! I miss you guys. Do you realize it has been almost 3 months since I left Bellingham and almost 9 months since Scarlet left? Whew. The only way I can explain my surviving this long without you two is God. He has been so faithful to carry me through difficult days and rejoice with me on joyful days. He is the One who gave me strength to pack up and leave home and explore independence; a new place, a new culture, a new people. And I love it. In fact, the desire to travel and see other new places has only increased since I came to Mississippi. Study abroad, perhaps?? :) Hold your breath, Lauren, it's not for sure, yet! ;) I know God has called me to something like missions work. I don't know what form yet, but He'll show me in due time. I feel a whisper on my heart that says, I don't mind if it takes all of me, but Lord, just make it glorifying to You. So whether I am sent to stay in Mississippi or Bellingham or Greenland, God is in control.
Often times, I can't answer the hard questions until God gives me the opportunity to answer. Would I be willing to go somewhere hostile toward Jesus and His followers? Would I be willing to die for Jesus or my brother? I thought about this the other day. As of now, I honestly don't think I would be willing to endure pain or brokeness for another. But, when the opportunity arises, I pray that the Holy Spirit would give me the courage to defy my flesh, my natural desire to be too comfortable, content. True contentment comes from a life well lived. A life lived in sacrifice to God. Would I be willing? I hope, one day, that I'll be able to face that question and answer it with a bold cry...

YES! YES! Amen!

I pray that for you, Lauren and Scarlet, too! Let us be women empowered by God, sent to the Nations for a time such as this. We have a unique and wonderful role to play in this story book called LIFE. Remember that. Whatever else the Enemy tries to tell your heart, remember your identity in Christ-- His sisters, the heirs of God's Kingdom (Rms. 8)
I love you both very much! Let's talk again on Skype soon!

Peace from your other beloved sister... :)