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It's been about 4 months since I've blog about my life. A collection of events has occurred in the span of 4 months. Lets see, I've been to East Asia, I've gotten into core Social Work classes, I've gotten to guest blog!, I've seen God reveal Himself in incredible ways, etc. The year 2013 was very good to me.  

A reoccurring question that comes to my thoughts is: What is a calling? How do we distinguish our desires from His callings? 

I never felt "called" to travel to Asia for my Christmas break. I never recall feeling "called" to go to Haiti the first time either. I just went. But I've grown so much from those trips! The Father taught me so much about His heart for all nations through just going. He's revealed to me the plans He has for my life which includes telling the world about His amazing, redeeming love. 

I was very close to staying in Hattiesburg this summer and missing out on a summer in Haiti. But God took my heart and showed me what He wants for me. My precious advisor/teacher gave me beautiful words of encouragement which helped me make my decision of returning... "He has commissioned us to GO. How many more times will you have this opportunity to travel? What does it matter if you have to be behind one semester in school? Listen to what He wants." 

After much prayer and consideration, I have decided to return to Haiti for this summer with Praying Pelican Missions! I am beyond stoked to see where the Lord is going to take me with Haiti and the whole world. 

So if you have been discouraged of where you are going and listening to His call in your life, just go. Just do it. He will teach you so much than you could ever fathom. I have committed to praying for whoever is reading this. I am asking our Father to open your heart to opportunities and moments that are going to open up your heart to whatever He has for life. You are free in Christ. 

My bags are packed, just sold everything I own, got a one way ticket, hope it takes me where I need to go. Thank you but no, I'm not buying what this world is selling me. Might look pretty but it ain't my home. 'Cause I've been washed in the water and He has made me a light. Like a city that can't keep hidden, I'm gonna let it shine. 

Go tell your friends and go tell your folks. My heart is torn but it's time I go because these feet of mine were made for foreign shores. I'm glad they understand that He's got a big ole heart for the whole wide world. I've been washed in the water and He has made me a light. Like a city that can't keep hidden, I'm gonna let it shine. This is little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. 

Kim, me, and Elena

Elena writing in my song book

Fuarry and I