So for a little over two years before leaving for school I worked at a high-end sports resort called Courtside Club. About a week ago I e-mailed my former boss to see if she had any shifts I could pick up while I was home. She knew all about Malawi since she was one of my references for the internship and was thrilled to hear that I wanted to work before I left. She said that I couldn't have asked at a more perfect time because two key employees were leaving which left a huge gap at the front desk. She was able to give me 48 hours right on the spot!! Then, during my first shift yesterday I was able to pick up an additional 20+ hours just by talking to fellow employees that need coverage over the next couple weeks. I have been worrying a lot about my financial situation, and by this work opportunity opening up I have been able to rest more in God's provision. I was instantly reminded that God doesn't just leave us hanging out to dry, but that He will provide us with what we need when He leads us somewhere. He is preparing the way for me this summer and I am so thankful for His faithfulness :)
Please pray that God will continue to open up financial opportunities like these as well as bring people into my life who are willing to give. Also, that I would have faith that God can make this work even though I have so much more to go. I need to see that God doesn't rely on the same means that the world does and that He is so much bigger than money!
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life." 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Welcome!!
As many of you know this past summer I spent 8 weeks in Malawi, Africa serving as an intern with an organization called Children of the Nations. As you read further you will see ways that my heart has forever been changed because of this experience. It is a journey of losing myself and finding Christ in the eyes of the poor and orphaned. I have come to realize that this was not just a 2 month vacation, but that I am now responsible for what I have seen. I am now in the process of taking what I know and applying it to my world here. Please join me in this as I become more aware of the hurts in Africa and search for other ways to serve at home. I pray that this website will not only be informative, but also encouraging. Thank you for visiting!
God Bless!!
Love,
Karin :)
As many of you know this past summer I spent 8 weeks in Malawi, Africa serving as an intern with an organization called Children of the Nations. As you read further you will see ways that my heart has forever been changed because of this experience. It is a journey of losing myself and finding Christ in the eyes of the poor and orphaned. I have come to realize that this was not just a 2 month vacation, but that I am now responsible for what I have seen. I am now in the process of taking what I know and applying it to my world here. Please join me in this as I become more aware of the hurts in Africa and search for other ways to serve at home. I pray that this website will not only be informative, but also encouraging. Thank you for visiting!
God Bless!!
Love,
Karin :)
Encouraging Words of God
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" Ephesians 3:20
"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
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