We have spent the last few days back in Gainesville, GA for more training before boarding our flight for Costa Rica this morning. During this time, our squad of 18 amazing women were asked by our squad leaders and squad mentor to pray and think of a vision statement for our squad to work towards over the course of this next year. We spent a couple of days reflecting over these questions to come up with a vision for our squad. What is something I want to receive from God this year? What does this world need? What component of Christ do I have that I can offer to my team? What characteristics of God do I want to see in my life? After much reflection, much prayer, and much brainstorming and discussion, we came up with this statement.
“We are women secure in our identity in Christ, who reveal His holiness by walking in our unique authority to fight for freedom and empower others to do the same.”
How powerful! A statement that gives me God goosebumps! For the next 11 months, our focus and vision is to be women who KNOW God. To be women who are so rooted in our identity in Christ, that we are able to be in tune with the Holy Spirit to move when He says move and to act when He says act. To be women who fight for freedom from sin, expectation, anxiety, shame, worry, or any oppression from the devil.
Acts 10:38 says, “even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.”
I pray we are women who are filled and anointed with the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray this year is a year that we allow God to reveal Himself and His holiness to us. I pray that we are women who walk in our own freedom that is only found in Christ and that we are able to share the Gospel to empower others to find that same freedom.
As I sit and write this on the plane, I can’t help but think about how incredible of an opportunity this is. We have no idea what doors the Lord is about to open. We have no idea the ways in which the Spirit is going to move over this next 11 months. I can’t imagine what the plane ride home is going to be like this time next year. May we take this opportunity to lean in to God this year. May we be a part of the ways in which He is ALREADY moving in the places we are going.
Wow, my heart is so full!
Landing in Costa Rica!
I am SO excited to see what God has planned for you over the next 11 months! I am so proud of you for stepping out in faith and trusting Him! I will be praying for you everyday! God bless and protect you, sweet Caroline. I love you so dearly.
May our good Lord bless you and keep you as you seek to do His work in helping to spread His Gospel. Seeing Him in the faces you will serve with your hands and spirit. Grandbob and I send our love and lots of hugs! ??
As I read this thoughts come to me about my journey to Costa Rica. It was on the plane as I was in the word that He spoke to me. I will share at another time, for now I will say always remember that Jesus defeated satin on the Cross and he has no power over you except what you allow him to have. Christ has given us all me need to live a life of joy. The ticket is to be grateful in all things, remember He knows what you need before you ask. Just be thankful and the Power of His spirit will rise up in you. Have a great trip and thanks for sharing keep us posted. In His Love!
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!”
??Isaiah? ?52:7? ?NLT?
This is what I heard after reading this blog. You have our prayers and we are so excited to see what God has in store for you and those He is sending you to!
I wish you well as you begin your journey for the next 11 months. I know you and your group will be doing great things and spreading God’s love with others. I will be praying for you each day while you are doing God’s work. May God bless and keep you. Love you!
We miss you and are praying for safety on this long journey. We love you and can’t wait for you daily updates. We went to prayer breakfast on Thursday. God is still working with us.
Godspeed, Caroline, to you and your team. May your flight be smooth, your landing perfect, and the people who meet and greet you be as warm as the weather. I’m missing you more each day as Bible Study start-up draws closer. Will you still give Zoom advice, please? Keep us updated often as you continue to grow in Christ. We love you!
Wow! As I read your post, I too, had goosebumps. I pray for you daily and as you start the first leg of you journey, I pray for God’s blessings and protection for you and your group. I am certain that all of you will make an impact on the world. I miss you.
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Love and prayers!
Hello Caroline! So happy that your new journey has started for you and your team. Sounds like God is already working for you all from what you have shared with us. Know that we are praying for you and your team to do God’s work by changing the lives of those in need. We will miss you tonight at our first UMW Meeting for the year. May God bless you with wonderful experiences and safe travels. Linda Aldred
SOooo So glad you said yes I already see how God is fulfilling your vision statement in each of you, growing you, drawing you closer to God, and empowering you! YEAH!!!