This young girl was always so excited when Missionaries would come to her church to tell of places and people far away. She would especially love to hear about how God was changing lives in those areas. The world was not so big and people not so different when she realized the need for all to learn about her Savior, Jesus Christ. As each Missionary visited, her desire to go "to the ends of the earth" grew. She didn't know when or how but she knew one day she would go...
Years passed and this young girl grew to be a young woman. Along with her missionary desires, God also placed a huge desire in her to be a wife and mommy. This was one of her number one goals. God granted that desire and prayer (yes, she prayed for years for a Godly man to come into her life) when she went away to college -- within the first week in fact. The man she prayed for was sitting in her freshman intro class with the cutest accent, bluest eyes, and fabulous smile. A couple of years later she married that handsome guy. Then God blessed them with treasures that would bring their lives so much joy. Those 4 treasures were named Greyson, Avery, Addyson, and Bryson.
More years passed and this woman's life was filled with God, family, and friends. Her desire for missions was still there but God used that desire to pray for Missionaries and the persecuted church. But as the children grew older God granted her the ability to go on several short term mission trips. Those trips started to fan that Missionary desire again. With the flame burning bright she began to pray for God to give the same desire to her husband. Several years passed and God did answer her prayer!
Now this not so young girl is one week away from leaving for full time missions with the "desires of heart" answered. She has a Godly husband & children, and the opportunity to share God's Word to people in another country with her family. Her heart is full and happy...
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