Bring it on, God.

My parent's started going to a new church this past year, and in November, I finally gave in and tried it. Previous to this, my sister and I referred to it as the "crazy church" because people there speak in tongues and give prophetic words. Both of these things can seem very strange indeed if you've never experienced them, however, it wasn't as "crazy" as I had thought. It was actually kind of awesome. After the service, anyone can talk with one of the prophetic leaders, and they listen/relay things about yourself that God has done/is doing/will do in your life. Anyways, I thought I'd do it. I talked to a lady

who told me incredible things, but there was one thing that began to haunt me. She told me she "saw me on a college campus leading a Bible study." Woah. What? That was entertaining. I mean, I've attended plenty of Bible studies and such, but never have I led one. And I couldn't possibly imagine leading one at Akron. So, I brushed this aside. Until... I came to Cyprus. College Campus. Me. Oh boy. I suddenly had flashbacks of what this lady had told me. And for about a week, I couldn't stop thinking about it.

"Well, Kendall. Here ya go. God brought you out of Ohio, took you completely out of your comfort zone, placed you halfway around the World, surrounded you with people you've only known for a couple weeks, and He's. Calling. You. Out. Remember Jeremiah? Remember what God said to him?"

Jeremiah 1:4-8

The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I anointed you as a prophet to the nations."

"Ah, Sovereign LORD," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am only a child."

But the Lord said to me, "Do not say 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD.

Aye yi yi. Good thing I've been reading Jeremiah recently to prepare myself for these types of moments.

Fast-forward to present day:

Just led my first Bible Study. There we're eight of us. I gave my testimony and played one of my favorite songs by Misty Edwards [Arms Wide Open]. Now, let me tell you. When God calls you to do something... you better do it, because He gets what He wants, and He does not care whether or not you think you can handle it. We can't do anything on our own, and if we try, well, then we just end up lookin' like fools! So God gives us challenges so huge that we have no choice but to [freak out] and look to Him! And, honestly, it wasn't even that scary. I did it. God did it. Ahh sigh. :)

Current outlook on life:

Bring it on, God. Let's see what we can do.