Wild at heart: Willing heart

6/25/13

I have made it thru my second day as a YWAM student. It's great here! The weather was perfect! I am extremely thankful for that since it has been really hot. I also think I figured out where is cool in the day and where is not cool. My room is one of those places that is not cool in the day. The sun is always shining towards our bedroom. My roommates and I are constantly trying to figure out new places to put the 3 fans we have in the room where everyone can feel at peace. It's a tough thing, especially with bunk beds.

Today in class, was more of a "lets get to know each other" sort of thang. They welcomed us first thing this morning with a big breakfast, having the staff serve us. It was amazing and showed just how much they truly care about us and want us here. The day ended with another welcome party with our own DTS. There are 4 DTS/secondary schools running right now and those are: compassion, Around the world, school of biblical foundations and wise. Around the world and compassion are one as of now, with few separations as well as separate outreaches. My DTS (Around the world/ATW) will leave in 8 weeks for outreach.

The party was fun! I found out who my small group leader is and I got to help teach the game "signs" to the group. I love this group! I am loving YWAM!:)

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Katie Jones

6/26/13

Worship was powerful this morning! I did not want to be done. The day before I was a little hesitant cause I was just so amazed at how it all works. Classes were bitter/sweet. "Bitter" due to the fact that the chairs make my butt numb/sore every time (I say that cause I am not the only one). "Sweet" due to some amazing teaching on the flow of worship and fundraising (for those who don't have all the funds for their DTS and just some pure wisdom for everyone). Later a testimony was shared! After break we as individuals shared our testimonies in 5 minutes. I didn't get to, but I will at some point. I also found out today my official destinations during out reach. We will leave for Costa Rica first and be there 2 weeks. Europe is an iffy next stop. Please be praying for communication, they are not communicating very well. I will be going to Thailand and the Philippines. I'm so stoked.

Today I wrestled with a washing machine and dryer from 6-10:30. I think we made up and forgave each other..... after the fact but, I still wonder what the deal was. God has moments where he chews on me and let's me taste the sweet stuff but, this time he was blowing me up to the point of popping.

All good now and all clean clothes! Ready for a few group pictures tomorrow.

By the way my roommates and I figured out a fan system in the room that works. It's all good:)

Every night I listen to a prophetic word I got 2 weeks before I left. Every time it gives me chills, every time I get a little more passionate about this adventure, every time I get something different and every time God shows me something and then confirms it later.

During worship God told me to let Him break my heart for what breaks His! Not too long afterwards a guy came up to the microphone to give a word and said this very thing. It's a hard prayer to pray but, God doesn't pick just anyone to pray it. I know this journey is not going to be easy but I know it will be worth it. I see this as confirmation.