In the shadow of His wings

Many have asked me how my Spring Break was and the truth to that answer is I cannot put words to what I experienced. God did things that only God can do and it was amazing. I rejoice in the fact that God changed lives, broken over the fact that so many people in Haiti are lost, and I am excited for the continuation of God's amazing work in Haiti.

So let the blogging begin and hopefully I can share a little glimpse of the ways in which God is at work in Haiti.

Faithful God

Our God is fighting for us always
we are not alone, no, we are not alone

Another tragedy has struck Northestern. A friend and classmate of mine lost her entire family last night in a rollover accident. It's times like these that the body of Christ suffers and it's beautiful. God promises that in due time we will reap a harvest far greater than anything we can fathom. Right now it feels as though we are reaping a pile of ashes. I cannot even begin to imagine what pain it is to lose your family.

Jehovah Elohim,

I cry out to you. I do not understand why this has happened, but I rest in the comfort of knowing that you are with us always. Spirit come, fall afresh, send your Presence to Brittany. Give your comfort and peace, heal a broken heart. Father God...

Bittersweet Endings

So this is it. The end of my first year at Northwestern College. Bittersweet endings, new beginnings, a faithful God. It has been a blessing growing along side some of the most beautiful women of God this year. We have been through a lot of hard times, and a lot of good times. We keep each other laughing. I don't know what I will ever do without these beautiful women this summer. I'm thankful that I will be able to see some of them again next semester.
 A shout out to Minds who is traveling to Romania for a study abroad: I love you so much! I am so glad God blessed me with a friend like you. You keep me laughing and share God's truth with me. I'm so thankful to have you in my life. God's taking you on a journey, embrace it! And to my beautiful friend Taylor who is leaving Northwestern to pursue a career in Speech Pathology--God has an amazing plan for your life. You will be missed greatly, but we trust that God has you in his care. Come visit us from time to time. I love you!

" Our God is faithful. Don't ask, 'what if?' but love 'what is.'He is making you to be made the way he wants you to be. It might be through the testing of trials, it might be through suffering, it might be through joy, it might be through the desert, it might be through unanswered questions, but walk the path God has for you knowing you're never alone and that He can see miles ahead when you can only see your feet"

It may be the end of a year, but it's just the beginning of a journey...

 

I've been blessed beyond measure ::.

"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace..."

(Philippians 1:3-7)

<3 you First North girls 2011-2012

I will praise you

I will praise you in this storm

and I will lift my hands

You are who You are

no matter where I am

Every tear I cry

You hold in Your hand

You never left my side

Though my heart is torn,

I will praise You in this storm

Our broken world; Our Perfect Healer

"He HEALS the brokenhearted and BINDS up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. GREAT IS OUR LORD, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure." -Psalm 147:3-5

It's in hard times that God always reveals himself in ways that we do not understand. Yet He shows that He always keeps His promises no matter what season we are in. These past few weeks have been the hardest weeks for my friends and I. God chose to take my friend's grandpa home and just this past saturday God chose to take my friend's sister home through a skiing accident. It's in times like these where you can do nothing but grieve. And I found myself asking God to show me His goodness even in the valley. I don't know what will come of this. I don't know how God will use this tragedy, but I do know that GOD IS FAITHFUL, and He is still sovereign. He is always good. I know that my friend's sister is with Jesus and that is better than anything this world could offer. God is showing me that life is fragile and in any moment it can be taken from you. I'm becoming more aware that this world has nothing to offer. That new phone, those new clothes, the latest movies....those don't matter. It's how we live life each day, how we glorify God in each minute, and how we love each other like each day was our last. Life is short... do you know Jesus? Do you have the hope of being with Him when you die? You never know which day will be your last day.

Beloved,
True Joy and True life is found in Jesus. This world is not home. We were created to find satisfaction in Jesus; nothing else can fill that void, ONLY Jesus can do that.

When you meet Jesus' unfailing grace and unending mercy--> that's when real living begins

Having A Heart Like Jesus [[Saturday, November 26]]

"Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.'"

-Revelation 19:6

God really has a way of taking our insecurities and equipping us with His courage to BE and to HAVE the heart of Jesus.

By the end of this week, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher with a special education endorsement. God gave me His vision, the vision to see children not for their disabilities, but as children that have many abilities.

They're God's children 

            &

 the fingerprints of God all over them...

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It is my prayer that maybe through this blog, some of you would come to realize what this life is all about; that it is all about Jesus, his birth, his death, and his resurrection, that He came to save us from our sin, and when we put our trust in Him....then we have the hope of eternal life with Him.

Yes... it's not about us. It never has been about any of us;

IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS

<3 kaycia

Our God is an AWESOME God! [[Friday, November 25]]

"'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; the whole earth is filled with his glory!' And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of Him who called and the house was filled with smoke." -Is. 6:3-4

I cried; my heart was breaking to see these precious children go. I don't know what God's will is for me next year, but I will follow where ever He leads me. We loaded up the kids and said our goodbyes. They're in God's hands...and He will always take care of them.

Our adventure for today: climbing to an altitude of 8, 350 feet on Volcan Pacaya. :) ohh yeah, that was something I got to cross off my bucket list. Seriously, it was thee hardest climb in my life. After fifteen minutes I felt like I was going to die. It was completely straight up the entire way to the top. Once we got closer to the top, we were hiking in volcanic sand, and it was so slippery that I had to crawl a couple times. All I kept thinking was that I wanted to get to the top, and I did! After an intense 3 hour hike, I made it, looked inside the crater as steam was rising from it. Across from me was Volcan Agua, and I could see so far beyond that the mountainous terrain of Guatemala. I was at a loss for words, worshipping my awesome God.

Our God is an awesome God
 He reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God

peaks beyond peaks, and green fields of different shades reminded me of a patchwork quilt. The sun warmed my skin and I lifted my hands and sang, "I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the One who gave it all. I'll stand, my soul, Lord, to You surrendered. All I am is Yours!"

All I am is Yours...

Whether it is at home in Minnesota
Whether it is at Northwestern College in my studies
Whether it is on the mission field
Whether it is in an Elementary school
Whether it is in my church
Whether I return to Guatemala
Whether it is going somewhere that I don't know where the Lord is taking me

All I am is Yours...

<3 Kaycia

 Praise be to God for everything He has done in my life

God is so good!