This past summer, I spent three months serving as the summer intern for AWAKEN HAITI. This was an exciting time for me because I knew it was exactly where God was leading me and I was able to witness His provision over the months leading up to and the months during this internship. I learned so much during this time, including anything from using a power drill more efficiently to driving a manual transmission (I still don't mess with hills) to learning more about myself andmy relationship with God and others. Along with this, I was blessed with the opportunity to begin getting to know the boys at the Good Samaritan home. As the summer went on, these boys weighed heavier and heavier on my heart.
About a month into my time in Haiti, I began to ask God what He truly wanted from my life. I came to the realization that the pursuit of my college degree was something I had set out for myself, out of my own desires, and that it might not be exactly what God's dream for my life entails right now. As I prayed through this and sought the counsel of loved ones around me, God revealed His dream to me for at least the next year. On September 12, 2011, I will be moving back to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to continue serving with AWAKEN HAITI as the Boys' Home Director. I could not be any more excited to have this opportunity to pour into the lives of these boys and to help prepare them for their futures. As I learned this summer, there is no better place to be than living in the presence and will of God. There is no doubt in my mind that this is exactly where He has led me and now it is a matter of fully trusting His plan and seeking His wisdom every step of the way.
This blog is my "official" way of sharing my experiences, thoughts, and lessons learned throughout this mission. I am so thankful for all the prayers and support that have been poured into my life throughout this processand I pray that this same type of faith pours out of me into the people of Haiti that I come into contact with. Thank you for joining me on this journey!
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Hey Drew! I think it is awesome that you're going to be blogging your upcoming experiences in Haiti! I'm excited to read and hear all of the wonderful things you are doing! Praying for you buddy!
ReplyDeleteSo cool Drew. I love this post! You are right...there is absolutely nothing like living in God's will...it is an unmatched feeling of any other. Can't wait to keep reading about your adventures!
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