Due to some past negative experiences, I became fearful of driving on the highway, especially for long periods of time. Last year, God put on my heart to participate in a human trafficking walk in Southlake, but I didn’t because of the fear of driving from North Dallas to Southlake. This year He put it on my heart again. As a courageous next step I decided to trust Him and I put my faith in action. My two words are Liberating Communities and I strongly felt this walk was what God wanted me to do and that He would take care of me. If He can part the Red Sea, surely He can take care of me on 635. I’ve been on the highway prior to this but I’ve always felt very anxious, but this time God gave me great peace and it was just so amazing. It really has empowered me to do other things that God has called me to do.

I’ve invested time and energy in exploring my faith and researching the Bible over the last five years. But I’ve still felt hesitancy to take a bold step, take on any risk, or express my faith outwardly. While not knowing specifically how, I felt a need to get out of my comfort zone to continue growing in faith.

That opportunity presented itself when I received an invitation to be part of a four-person team going to Nicaragua to facilitate and lead a group of 17 Nicaraguan and Honduran local pastors through a four-day training experience. I said yes but I asked myself “What did I, young in my faith, have to offer to a group of mature pastors?”

However, throughout my time in Nicaragua I felt warm satisfaction and assurance that my role there was divine assignment. My talents, skills, and experiences uniquely positioned me to be successful. Overcoming my insecurities and seeing my capabilities revealed has fortified me personally; and the confident feeling of satisfaction in being used by my Creator and answering His call has uplifted my spirit.