part 2
matty, in my opinion, was a man that i could not help but like! he had done some traveling, including guatemala and india, and said he had desires to visit more places. he had deep thoughts, the kind that leave you speechless because the deepness is over your head and rising... but at the same time left me in a place that i could completely relate and share experiences, thoughts or opinions.
matty also struck something deep within me from how he enjoyed creation. we would both be plastered up against the windows peering up at the night sky, mountain ranges and other beautiful blessings. we stopped at lookout point (the pass entering into idaho from montana) to just gaze up at the night sky for some time. it was freezing cold, but a numb body was well worth the number of stars we were able to see. the milky way galaxy left us both wanting a bowl of cereal, and we entertain ourselves hoping from one time zone to the other.. and then back again.
driving on, we noticed that there was a bit of a dead zone between border signs... a "no mans land." so, in our southern accents, we commandeered it, naming it "izzattya." we discussed about putting in toll booths for those entering and exiting our new country. after charging an entrance fee, we would have to tell the driver to meet us 50 ft down the road so we could charge them to exit. we also discussed our currency, passports and how to pronounce our beautiful land of "izzattya" (is-at-tee-ja).
within.. or keeping it to about 15 hours of driving, we finally arrived in spokane. we drove through the city where there was no snow, no wind and matty said it was a beautiful 70° f. it was of course just a little bit warmer than our country up on the pass, but for sure still below freezing. we arrived to the home and got settled in, where we both enjoyed a much appreciated night sleep. in the morning, we prayed and i saw my new friend off to eugene, not sure when, where, or if we will ever see each other again.
when God spoke to my heart that He doesn't withhold good things from me... unless it was for something even better... i had nothing like this in mind. but it just goes to show how much more our Papa loves us that we can expect.
today, i talked with my friend from the ywam idaho base, who invited me to join him to india (which is coming up soon!). we brainstormed about flights, support and the itinerary while in india.. along with what date we would try and book for, and what will happen if we don't have money for anything but one-way tickets. it was hugely encouraging to hear his heart about this trip, and that he has shared in a peace about the entire thing, though we both lack in the presumedly needed funds.
it under two weeks now that we plan to fly out to india, where we look to stay in varanasi for some over a week, then join the ywam team that is already there in agra for another week and a half. after that, we will look to take part in a 50th celebration ywam conference that is taking place in New Dehli for three days after our original fly out date from india.
i have around $600 at the moment, and i am so thankful for how God has been providing. my hope stands in Him! a one way ticket to dehli is around $800, living cost for the time there is around $200.
i am willing to go if i only have enough for the one way... it seems that when we are in impossible situations that He has called us to, we have no choice but to watch the God of the impossible, make it possible. so i greatly look forward to how He will and continues to make this happen.
after india, my heart is to be in berlin and work. it would be more than a blessing to work and live among the people whom i have grown to love so much. i have felt peace about pursuing this... so again i am choosing to leave it at His feet. my heart is to hear His heart on the matter. please keep me in your prayers :) God loves us so much!!!
so, thank you all for surviving this blog. if your eyes are anywhere as tired and dry as mine are, i hope you have some drops to moisturize your raisin eyes.
i am so blessed to have be in a position to be used by Him. but i believe it is more than being able to travel, or live off of little. when we are willing to be used.. He will use us! He will use us 100%!
so i encourage you, that if you have a desire to go deeper... do it! it does start with a choice. accepting the call to Him is not sightful security.. it's life changing selflessness. it's reaching out to reputation breakers. it's breaking bondage with those who are too broken to fight. it's loving regardless of whether they deserve it.. loving when we know nothing will come in return. and not giving up when you can't go on. it's remembering what really matters.. remembering the things He has done for us. and being with Him everywhere you are. being part of His plan! representing Him well!
pray. He hears us! and it is a life line for more than just yourself.
i am blessed to have your prayers and the time we have spent together. i hope and pray that this blog is more than just entertainment... but that it can speak some real life into you. it will definitely be done from more than anything that i can plan. i appreciate you all so much and really pray that even in waiting, action can be taken.. steps of building His kingdom.
i should sleep now.. but God, thank You for being with me. for bringing me close to You. may our lives.. those who read this... be a sweet fragrance of offering to You. our hope rests along in You. i trust You for Your plan in my life. may i represent You well Papa.
i also pray for those in india right now.. the team, those that they have connected with.. for their health, for Your strength, and that Your will could continually be done among the people and ywamers in india! thank You also for berlin.. for boxi.. and for all that You have been doing there! we agree for breakthrough and freedom from all that is apart from You. we also fight for the spiritual walls to be broken down in JESUS NAME! bei Gott ist nichts unmöglich... i believe it, and i know that Your love cannot be separated from Your children whom You have called to be in Your kingdom. thus... thank You for not giving up on us! Jesus, You are awesome!
in Your name, so be it!
umm... haha. much love and hope to all of you!
-israel
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