Breaking Down Walls & Saying Yes

Hi friends & family!

What a week it has been here at Training Camp in Georgia! When I first arrived, I thought I had already surrendered everything to God and given Him my full “yes.” But over the past several days, I’ve realized just how much more He wants to do in my heart and how often I hold back without even realizing it.

This first week has been full of stretching moments: living out of a tent, taking bucket showers, hand washing my laundry, eating different cultural meals, and learning how to share the gospel across cultures. These experiences are challenging me in practical ways, but also breaking down walls inside me that I didn’t even know were there.

It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to be broken down but also healed at the same time. God has been revealing the walls of fear, control, pride, and self-reliance that I’ve built over the years and as He tears them down, He’s been so faithful to fill me with His love and remind me that surrender isn’t about losing, but about gaining more of Him.

⛺ Training Camp Lessons: Broken Yet Whole

Training has pushed me to my limits physically and spiritually, but it’s also shown me that God meets me exactly where I am. Each bucket shower reminds me that He washes me clean. Each meal shared with my squad reminds me that His family is bigger and more beautiful than I could ever imagine.

Surrendering daily isn’t always easy, it’s scary to let go of control. But God keeps showing me that His presence is steady, His love is patient, and His plans are far better than my own.

🌍 What’s Next: Guatemala!

Next Friday, my squad and I will be leaving Training Camp and heading to Guatemala to begin the first part of this 11-month journey. I can hardly believe it’s happening so soon! While there’s still a lot of unknowns ahead, I’m stepping forward trusting that God has gone before us.

🎉 Fundraising Update

My next big goal is to reach 60% of my fundraising by September 10th—my birthday! I’m trusting God to provide, and if you feel led, I’d be deeply grateful if you prayerfully considered joining my support team. Every prayer, gift, and word of encouragement makes this mission possible.

🙏 How You Can Pray

As I prepare to launch, I would love your prayers for:

Daily surrender – that I would continue to lay everything at Jesus’ feet and receive His love fully.
Squad unity – that our team would grow stronger together in Christ as we serve side by side.
Provision – for God to provide the remaining fundraising needed before September 10th.
Boldness – that I would step out in faith to share the gospel with confidence and love.

💌 A Word of Encouragement

If I can encourage you in anything, it’s this: don’t be afraid of what God might be asking you to surrender. Saying “yes” to Him may feel uncomfortable, but it is always worth it. He doesn’t just ask us to let go. He fills, He heals, and He gives us more than we could ever imagine.

Thank you for walking alongside me through your prayers, generosity, and encouragement. I couldn’t do this without you, and I carry your support with me into every step of this journey.

“The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41. Even when my flesh longs for comfort, I am trusting God to give me the strength to step forward daily into His call.