Eyes Wide Open

This morning i read in acts 20 about how Paul....well I'll just write it:
vs. 22-24:
"And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God."

verse 24 has always stuck out to me...but today the Holy Spirit really brought my attention to the verses before that. I think its pretty amazing and beautiful that God told Paul what was coming--bonds and affliction. Paul knew what he was getting into because the Holy Spirit told him. And he kept on because he knew that Jesus is worthy.

I really feel that God has been bringing me through a process lately of making me aware of what I will be giving up by going to these different places... i.e. DTS with YWAM. Today I met with Jeff and Trudy McFarland--the missionaries to India about the possibility of extending my visit with the group. They went through the same thing--making sure I know what I am in for. God is so cool.

So it looks like now I am planning on going to India for about 2 weeks and then preparing to leave for YWAM I guess. I have changed my mind about Australia though--I think I am going to go to a DTS in the states--most likely Denver...God willing :)

I am SO excited about India--even more so now that I am going early. so so glad. Prayers are much needed and much appreciated--for the group, the people we will talk to, travels, etc... :D