going, going, gone!

Today is the day! I'm currently on my way to Costa Rica to serve with Engineering Ministries International and I couldn't be more excited! I am looking forward to meeting up with the team I've been emailing for weeks. I'm looking forward to beginning our design work on a church in San Jose. And most of all I am looking forward to serving others with my skills as an architecture student. Although as I think about all that I am excited for, what I have been learning through this whole process of preparation is that this trip is not about me. My time with EMI is about being obedient to God's call and glorifying him in all sorts of capacities. I am learning more and more about what it means to be dependent on God. Its been a humbling and encouraging time. I am able to serve with EMI by nothing of my own merit or earning, but by the grace of God and the generosity of my loving community. Thank you so much to all those who are praying for me, supporting me financially, driving me places and housing me! I am so grateful for all your help in this process. 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 says, "'For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." And that is my prayer for these next two months, that the architectural work we do will reflects the awesomeness of God, for I know I am insufficient for the task at hand. And I hope you'll join me in praying for safe travels today and for God to be glorified in our serve. Love you friends and family and I'll be in touch next time the internet is available!