YES You Can!

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 As the news starts to spread we hear people tell us over and over, "Oh, I could never do that".  Never move to another country, never learn a new language, never move away from family and friends. 


Well years ago I thought the same thing.  Then I was asked and my very first response was, "Well, can you say no?" The answer to that question was, "well no, not really."  So we jumped in feet first and we are doing the same this time.  

My answer to those who don't think they could, is Yes of course you can!  Anyone can, if you're called to do something you will find a way.  You will be equipped to carry out whatever your mission is.  Something we choose to live by is Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord, with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight."  We choose to believe this because God also tells us this in Jeremiah 29:11 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".  We have just a short time here on this earth and we're choosing to live it for God.   If God wants us to leap into a new adventure in another country, we trust that it is for our good and the good of his kingdom.  We say, "YES" and you can too.  Trust him to do great things in your life!  

So I encourage you to "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone asks receives, the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8

Jesus knocks, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Revelation 3:20 

Will you answer? 

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