(1) Acts 9:6

Hello!

The day has finally come! I am moving into the Vine house today around 4:30 and I couldn't be more excited!

The devil attacked yesterday as I was packing. Unfortunately he knows my kryptonite - Anxiety. I have struggled with anxiety for some time now, and it was a problem during my trip to the Dominican Republic last year. Since I have come to the Lord he has taken my anxiety on a roller coaster ride. At times making it so difficult to where I would rely on him just to go outside. During those times I ran to Him, I cried to Him and I drew close to Him. He allowed it so I would learn that I can only succeed through His strength, and not my own. Thankfully my anxiety is fully under control and haven't had problems for almost a year now!

Yesterday I prayed, I sang, I recited scripture and I called on Jesus name. I know that I am in the center of Gods will. He has perfectly aligned this summer internship for me. He has arranged it, paid for it and given me the passion and excitement I need! I learned yesterday to always be on guard - honestly I wish I had more scripture memorized during that unsettling time which I will work on during the summer. The devil will exhaust your weaknesses, but God gives you strength! You must call to Him. I have struggled with doing things on my own. I tend to be very independent and sometimes have tried taking the devil on myself. We are incapable of doing that. Only in Christ's strength can we overcome the taunting whispers in our ear.

Here are the scriptures I used yesterday:

"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

( I just love the above verse. I remember when I first saw it I thought it was amazing. At the time I was unsure that I would be strong enough to continue in Gods path, and this verse gave me so much comfort. )

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Lastly, I have some wonderful news: I have raised the full amount of financial support I needed for the summer! If you are reading this and have given, I thank you. If you are supporting me through prayer, I thank you. I will be sending an official thank you letter at the end of the summer with photos :)

So here I go, with the Lord in front of me guiding the way.

"Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."

Acts 9:6

In Christ,
Cheryl