My Journey

7/8/13

I never knew I was coming to Denver Colorado to get healed. I worked hard before I left to make sure I was at least some what straightened out. Some people may not ever understand how beneficial that was for me and this new season but it was. Now I come here, broken to the fact that God wants to help thru some more stuff that I had no clue was broken. I think God left that part out so that it wouldn't hinder my decision in coming. I don't know if that means I wouldn't have come but God knows and that's all that matters. All that matters is I am here and I am so glad God did what He could to bring me here. I don't need people to understand why I am here or what I will work thru while I'm here. And honestly God is still working me thru some hurt pockets I have from just the journey coming here.

That stuff is going to end up making me stronger for the people and the situations I will encounter healing others. 

It's really when I think I'm strong enough to walk thru anything is when God comes to tell me I am not ready yet. Oh, this should be good!

Today I finished my creative presentation! I am speaking on adoption. Using the music video by third day called Children of God. It's going to push my time a bit but I have it where I can stop it and talk at certain times. I'm excited. 

7/9/13 

I'm sore from pulling weeds in the garden yesterday during work duty. But I'm not complaining. I love it!

I presented my creative presentation today. When I went in to set up I got a little frazzled with my time and how I would go over. My grade would drop if I chose to do so. Which I didn't. I ended up going over by 30 seconds but its a pass or fail kind of project. So I passed. 

I spoke on Adoption, tying in my testimony and the adoption of my little sister. I shared the music video by third day called children of God. When I finished, most were close to tears. I aimed to hit an emotion just because its what triggers memory and a way to relate, so I did awesome. 

I also made an A on my book report on "Is that really You, God? By Loren Cunningham and we also have a journal check and so I passed that too. 

I'm excited! 

After dinner I got to hangout at bliss (a frozen yogurt place) with Brittany. She is on staff here at YWAM but wants to get to know me.:) I love it! 

This place feels more like home everyday. 

7/10/13

This morning I was hit by a train of sorrows that have lingered over me for a long time. But God assured me to just give it to Him when I feel down about it. He makes me feel complete. 

Worship was really good! 

Intercession today was deep. We are praying for Libya in South Africa. 

Class went well! Chris failla is speaking this week. He is really relaxed and fun. He has no destination. We are his GPS. I love that about him. Especially after Jeff Pratt. He was deep. Today Chris went deeper than I was prepared for. Thankful though that my group leader was able to explain it again so I could soak it in a little better...it was coming in sideways. 

I ended my day by going to go see "After earth" with a group of YWAM siblings! It was so good. I love this family!

I am constantly being reminded by God that I'm not who I say that I am but what He says I am. It's mind blowing. I don't know exactly how to understand it or try to focus on it enough to rest upon it. 

7/11/13

Waking up sore and tired from the day before seems like normal routine now. Quiet time is always so refreshing in the mornings. 

Class was so packed with much needed information I will always hold dear to my heart. Chris Vailla is a talented speaker. 

7/12/13

Busy yet a very relaxing day today. Worship and intercession, includes prayer over the teams on outreach. 

Travel meetings and fun stuff ahead. 

We made balloon animals in class which ended with loud bangs to pop them. It was very brutal to the ears but fun stuff. We learned how to do a bunch of cool craft stuff for outreach when we are with kids! I'm excited! 

It was a very rainy day here in Arvada Colorado! I love it!

After dinner was kingdom night but instead of going to that a group of us took our laundry to the laundry Matt. We leave tomorrow for Eagle rock and won't be back till Thursday after dinner. It should be fun! 

Ill update you all when I get back!:)

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

Choices

7/3/13

Today I am exhausted! I love everything going on here, but I am so tired. Today Is my last day of class before I am off for 4 days. I'm not exactly sure what all my plans are for 4th of July but I have a feeling it will be busy. 

Today we found out where we are going in Europe. I'm so excited! We will be going to England. We have 14 flights over a period of 12 weeks. Ah!!!!! I'm so excited! Everything is set in stone. God is so good! We get to stay as a group thru all 14 flights. If that's not a miracle, I don't know what is. Thank you Lord!:) 

As I walked to my work duties today...late, from class going over+travel meeting and changing into work clothes. I was just wanting a nap. But as I sat down with the grounds crew, they told me we would just be hanging out. Praise The Lord! I know it won't always be like that and I will just have to push thru all the other times but I couldn't believe it. Praise The Lord. Instead we told a little of our testimonies to our leaders over grounds! They wanted to know us instead of just put us to work. This surprised me. I love grounds. We are privileged. After we told testimonies, we all got the chance to look at the property and see what all we will be working on. I am so blessed to be apart of it. I can't wait till we get things going. I will keep you all updated. 

7/4/13

I got up an hour before I was supposed to :-/. This doesn't make me Sally sunshine but, it also doesn't surprise me very much. Happy 4th of July!:) planning on reading a little today and getting some homework done. My book and book report is due Monday, plus I have a creative presentation on Tuesday. This should be interesting. I have no idea what I will do but I pray God will give me idea's. a creative presentation is 3-5 min long and no longer than. We have two ways of doing it and creativity is a necessity to drag into it. I walked to Starbucks with the group, read my book for a few hours an then we walked over to get chipotle but it was closed. So we had Jimmy John's instead. I group hopped after lunch as Jodi an Kelsey, two more YWAM sisters walked in to eat. I just sat and talked with them. Everyone loves me. This is something I am having to get used to. We took a Walmart trip in Ruthie. I needed to get a fruit tray for the party at Ruth's (my ATW leader's home). When we got back we all got in red, white and blue. Gracie (my YWAM sister/roommate) did my messy bun and I wrapped my new zebra head band around my head. I love it.

I'm going to have to, for outreach phase. My hair is just going to do whatever during that time. So now is the best time to get used to it. I put make up on and we all loaded up and left. The party was fun. We played signs again. Totes fun. We watched fireworks at nine till the mosquito's attacked us. That ended it. They won....hands down. But come to find out, right above the sand volleyball court on base was a spectacular view of the works. I watched as I headed to bed. 

7/5/13

Last night I made a fort on my bed. Using my huge purple blanket, I tucked some of it under the bunk above me and draped it down like a curtain. I slept in till 9! Big difference there. Felt so good. I decided it was laundry day beings that, my bed smelt horrible and my clothes bag was exploding. I decided it was a "careless....jeans and t-shirt type day". Not realizing I didn't take care of my blonde strands. I left base with my laundry, arrived at the laundry Matt....forgot my quarters. So back to the base I went. Arrived at the laundry Matt with my quarters, loaded my darks and started the load when I realized I had no detergent. So back to the base AGAIN. Arriving back at the laundry Matt I finally had everything I needed to get the job done. I hope this laundry fit thing doesn't keep happening....otherwise we are not going to get along well. I should be a pro by the end of 5 months. End of story!!!

For the rest of the day I read my book. Meghan and I brought my famous purple blanket outside and layed out. We read our books for about an hour....with of course many conversation and distractions in between. At 3:30 Meghan and I had dinner prep. We made brown rice, white rice, steamed veggies and teriyaki Chicken. Yummy! It was amazing!:) 

We left for Despicable me2 only to arrive and they were sold out. But of course Colorado has many different malls/theatre's so we left for the other one. We did accidentally leave one person (thank The Lord it was not me....only my luck) behind but that was straightened out nicely. The movie was fantastic. I love the minions. On the way home I got shot gun, therefore I got to be navigator!:) That was fun!:) had one of those "had to be there moments" that only my YWAM siblings will laugh the hardest at.  

6/6/13

Last night I thought one of the girls was having a weird dream involving the wall and their foot, later I thought someone was breaking in and I could only think about my laptop charging under my bed, come to find out the wind was blowing so hard the bathroom door was getting caught and then slammed as well as the blinds being tossed side to side. Earphones and music helped from 4am on. Today I read the last 6 chapters of "Is That Really You, GOD? By Loren Cunningham. It's a must read for anyone who would like to hear about missions/YWAM. So good! It's a must read period.

I enjoyed my breaks inbetween my reading, to take girls to the laundry Matt and back (like I hadn't been there and back enough....lol but what a blessing too). 

I could have chosen to get frustrated today but my will of wanting this whole experience to be good got in the way. I am glad. I didn't want to be frustrated. My YWAM family is just too precious to me right now. God did great when He chose me to be here, at this time and with these people. It rained a sweet smelling and beautiful rain today! I love it!  The day ended with capture the flag involving the whole base. Nobody won. It was too fun! 

7/7/13

I woke up in a crabby mood today. Finding out that I had a horrible dream about someone in my past that affects my future. Looking past that, I was planning on going to Faith right by the base but come to find out nobody was going there at the time I was planning on going. So I went back to Vineyard with a group! Worked out great since a group of girls went in their own car and let me go with them after church to eat at California Pizza Kitchen. I had been wanting to hang out with this specific group so I'm very glad it just worked out that way. God knows how to soften my heart and let my plans fall into His hands.

Ultimate frisbee was fun to watch. It was all guys and mostly staff. Which was so much more interesting that the book report I desperately needed to get done. Don't worry, I got it done on time and emailed it to my leader. I also think my creative presentation is done. I asked if I could use one of my writings off of my blog and they said yes. I'm so excited! Now to just choose which one I will do. Lol

Tomorrow I have a full day and so I try to get most things done in the weekends. So most of today was spent relaxing, having fun with my YWAM siblings and talking to Jesus.  He seems to calm my frazzled heart. I never knew that so much prep before this would effect me even now, but it does...good, bad or maybe even ugly. 

This picture above has been what God has been showing me lately! The fact that we all have a choice, a free will. We can say no or yes. Now the consequences of a no is stupid to say due to a missed blessing to serve His kingdom, a yes is your choice but a great pleasure will come of it in the end. Not that, that would be all you serve but for Jesus you walk in that knowing, you pleased Him therefore He wants you to be pleased. I love walking with Jesus cause, He always shows me something. So, What's your choice?

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

Opening doors

7/2/13

I think it's funny that I can stay up so late yet, still wake up at 6:30! I think I'll start taking advantage of that time. My quiet time is always so sweet! I forgot to show you all, this funny picture I took yesterday during quiet time. 

Animals make me laugh. They just had passed thru the parking lot. And they always have a leader. I love it:)

Today I was tired...mentally. God loves that I'm so open to follow Him and do what it takes to get closer to Him and that really is, what it all narrows down to.

I have seen so much growth in my life since I have arrived here at YWAM. 

I think if anyone was to ask themselves if missions is really for them and actually ask God. I honestly don't think He will tell you "no"! He desires for us all to serve Him. And believe it or not, we can serve Him doing anything. You could be working for an animal shelter...that's His creatures. You serve Him, by taking care of His creation. You could be a pre-school teacher....you are showing kids everyday the love Christ has for them, just by teaching them, loving them for them or answering their honest questions. Even if you don't have a job, just going into the supermarket and asking God to show you someone you can bless and obeying His voice is mission work. Missions is primarily based on Faith. It takes Faith to get there, whether it's thru getting money to get there or stepping out to speak into someone's life.

I got the job- grounds for my base job (to keep base lookin good).

I love it, they are literally doing ground work in front but, they had put the dirt from it in the back of a staffs truck, not realizing that it all weighed so much, you could go no where. The bottom dragged. So 4 of us,(including me) grabbed our shovels and started scooping the mountain high dirt mound. We had so much fun. We should finish that job tomorrow!:) 

As usual Jeff Pratt was great, I also got the blessing of eating lunch with Him to. Sharing how I got to YWAM and what I think I will be doing after YWAM. 

He is a powerful speaker.

Meghan my YWAM sister and I hung out the rest of the day. She is amazing. Always lifting me up and always encouraging. 

Nature is always peering around the corner and God is always showing off. I love it:) 

 I so love updating this blog. It's a joy to share my experiences and what God is doing. 

Thank you all for keeping up!:) 

YWAM

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

YWAM Life

6/30/13

Today is Sunday! The hardest part of this transition, is changing churches for me! Though I know that it doesn't matter what church you go to,  as long as your heart, soul and mind is aimed towards Jesus. 

A group of us went to Mile High Vineyard in old town Colorado (still in Arvada). I have no complaints, it just was different. And it always will be. God showed me the morning I moved out, that nothing would ever be the same. 

After church Logan my YWAM sister and I went to Starbucks where we ate our packed lunches and talked about life. We then went to check out the laundry matt close by the base and got ice cream from Dairy Queen. The rest of the day consisted of Dinner with everyone and Despicable me. Of course I'd rather hangout and talk so that's just what I did after watching part of despicable me. 

This group is so much fun! I can't get over that. I'm loving it! I love having 6 roommates! I love the crazy busy bathroom in the morning while getting ready. I love the conversations we all have about anything. I love that we all look out for each other. I love that everyone cares for each other. I just love it. 

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

7/1/13

Waking up this morning I was freezing! Colorado got down to 55 over night and into the morning. I even turned my little fan off. It was so nice! I love snuggling.

Today classes were intense. 

Jeff Pratt is a powerful speaker. I don't know how many times I just wanted to cry. But I held it in. I know there will be times I will need to just let it go. God is healing me of stuff I thought I was already healed of, but I guess He just wants to make sure I'm really good!:) The thing I find most amazing is the fact that he knew our names instantly. I don't know Him at all and I have never seen him on base yet, he can walk up there as soon as class starts, start to speak and call us all by name. Totally prophetic, I think so.

His session "love-Crazy love". Hit like a train wreck. Speaking about passion, relationship with Jesus,  and unconditional love. Second session called "His many faces of Passion" spoke Mostly on the 5 kinds of relationships. Which are listed:

1.Lover and Bridegroom

2.Husband or wife

3.friend

4.Mother

5. father

"It's and ocean where there is no bottom"Jeff Pratt

And mixed with the brokenness that can come of these.

Brokenness is when I see my sin breaks the heart of God. 

He used many illustrations and examples that were really good. 

After class I had the rest of the day off which was a relief since I was a little overwhelmed from class! 

I love afternoons like this! The cool air, sweet worship songs randomly playing into my mind and my sudden break out in song! It's funny. I will think I'm by myself in my room and start to sing or hum and someone will always pop out of no where and complement me of my voice. Im always surprised and shocked! But I think that's something God is healing me of. He is purposefully putting me in situations that will bring growth and bring me out of my comfort zone that eventually feels like my comfort zone quicker than I would ever think.

It's great! I feel free here. I don't feel like I have to put on something fake or avoid anyone I think doesn't like me. I always sit with someone different when we eat and I always get to know someone else on a much deeper level. That's my goal and I love that God just knows how to help me out with that. 

I haven't had a moment of feeling alone, rejected or scared. I feel like I am in a place of just being "me" and that's how it is supposed to be. And the best part is everyone accepts "me". Not for something they want me to be. Just me!:)

 

Here's a song I think has been speaking into my life and in this season of my life. enjoy:)

 

 

YWAM+God=this happy happy happy girl😃                                                                                          

Wildatheart-You make me come alive

Hearing God's voice

6/29/13

Today is Saturday and I could only sleep in until 7 even though I had until 8 or so until I needed to get up. Nothing is planned today and so I thought today would be a great day to knock out my book I need to read for class. I ended up reading about two and a half chapters of Loren Cunningham's book called " is that really you God?". It is so good! I could read it all day but my "no plans" kind of day, ended up being a "full day of plans" kind of day. Before I knew it, I was loading 6 of my YWAM sisters into my Honda CRV and heading to downtown Denver. We thought that we would just be going to be "girls just hanging out". Nope, God always has a better plan than what we could ever hope for. We all started out singing praise songs and playing the beautifully painted piano (it was real)  on 16th street, where the outdoor mall is at. 

That turned into a circle of prayer which, turned into us sporadically blessing people as God lead us. When I got a chance to think, I asked God to show me who He wanted me to talk to. Before I knew it, He showed me a young lady (prolly in her 20's) sitting on a bench all alone. He told me "go tell her that she is not alone and that I am with her in her situation". I questioned Him for a little bit...I even came as far as walking away and just telling Him that she isn't it. But as I walked further away, my heart kept beating faster and faster like it was Him knocking on my heart to do what He has asked me to do. My YWAM sisters were talking about all of their experiences and was about to go find a bathroom. I told them I needed to go do something and that it was a God thing and for them to wait just a moment. I walked up to this lonely young lady sitting on a bench in the middle of 16th street and said "hey! I'm sorry to bother you, But God wanted me to tell you...your not alone and that He is with you wherever you go." When I had finished her facial expression went from "happy to see me" to "that was exactly what I needed to hear". Her face began to turn red as tears came into her eyes. She then asked me "how did you know?". I told her that God just had been speaking to me and wanted me to come over here and tell you that. I then asked for her name and asked to pray over her, which she didn't hesitate to answer yes to. As I began to pray over her, I felt as if a blanket of peace and joy came over the both of us. When I was done she asked me where I was from. I felt like an angel for a moment. But then told her I live in Arvada going to YWAM. What she told me what was going on in her life, was less than what was really going on and I could tell. I could tell she was feeling a little more relieved of my words, than what she herself could know and truly comprehend. She told me " you made my day". Afterwards I truly understood my dreams and visions in coming to YWAM and bringing people to Jesus. All the years I have waited for this, all the hopes and longings of wanting to help people that are broken and see their lives completely flip around. I knew from that moment on, I want more of that. I also know, this is just the beginning and God will only bring me more words to speak thru me to others hearts. I am excited!:) 

Tonight we had a worship/soak setting. It was not scheduled! It just happened and boy does God know how to move into this place. 

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

YWAM life

6/28/13

As always, I had a really great day today. I can't say that I love this place and the people enough.

We ventured off to to Idaho springs. 

It was amazing to go out and see the mountains and explore thru some shops. I got a fan for three dollars at a thrift store. It's so cute, small and it fits perfectly on my shelf. It does help a little, but my room has to cool off a little for it to even make a difference. It's also a heater but I don't want to turn that on for a very long time. In Idaho, the group and I stopped at this little shop, where we got root beer floats and shared French fries. So good!:) 

Tonight we got to watch a really neat teaching by Loren Cunningham (the one who started YWAM) and he told a lot about His life and stories of how he got to YWAM and what he had to change to get there. Speaking a lot about letting things go. Afterwards we all had the opportunity to put that into our own lives. God told me to make a list of things I needed to let go of. So I did!:) Afterwards, He told me to go lay down, and said that this was how I could lay it out at the alter for Him to take care of. So I shut my journal and laid down. Once I did this, i opened up my journal expecting to flip thru and find the page I just made the list on. I could NOT find it. I looked and looked and looked. It was just not there. So I just stopped for a moment and it was like I knew that, that is confirmation that God took all that up and I don't have to worry about it anymore. After I realized what He did, I just laughed. Everyone around me was crying and here I am just laughing out of pure joy and at God. He just amazes me. I then, got a bracelet that should be permanent and I'm glad. I'm glad that this little neon orange bracelet gets to have a story like this of God's relentless love and protection over me. I'm just so overwhelmed by it all.

Afterwards I went out side where the sky was just simply beautiful, with all different shades of blue coming towards us. A group of us just were hanging out in the lobby singing, talking and always laughing. 

We did have a good rain that carried a lot of lighting, which might of had something to do with the fire alarms going off. Nobody was freaking out, instead we were playing the ukulele, singing outside  and dancing in the rain. Nothing like it. The fire department didn't know what the cause of the fire alarms was, but allowed us back into the building to go on with our lives. 

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

Around the world

6/27/13

I had to wake up super early to take my last typhoid capsule for vaccinations that are required to travel. This going to bed late and wake up early thing, does not work for me. So I think soon I will be going to bed a lot earlier. 

I forgot to mention that yesterday we started morning quiet times. I'm excited about this because it means this is just one less thing to worry about fitting into a busy schedule. 

That way it's a part of our busy schedule's. 

So to be more specific about where I'm going during out reach.

1st -Costa Rica for 8 days, where we will be doing children's ministry, practical/hands on work and church encouragement. 

2nd-Europe (possible) for 8 days. Pray for details to fall into place.

They are looking at:Ireland, England, Holland and France. France is not likely but it's ok to keep it in your prayers! I love that place.

In one or more of these places, we will do a week of teaching as a part of the lecture phase. 

3rd- South Africa for 15 days where we will do some more children's ministry as well as youth and church ministry.

4th-Thailand for 14 days where we will do kids, youth, church ministry and evangelism.

5th stop-The Philippines for 14 days, where we will be doing kids ministry, slum ministry and church encouragement.

I think some of it is still in the works so just keep praying for all that. Y'all are awesome!:) 

I'm excited about all this. We start preparing for it next week while the other schools won't even worry about it for another 4 weeks. 

Great day today. The weather is great until I go into my room. I figured out the other day that my building doesn't have an ac, it's not in the budget and prayer is going into the funds to provide that. Pray for that. I'm blessed where I am though and I am fine with or without. Just reminds me how spoiled I was and it just makes me more thankful to be in an ac building. Thank The Lord that our class room has ac. I have been hearing so much positive about myself lately, that I can hardly believe it all. This doesn't happen everyday. But it has happened every day I have been here and we all pray it happens more. They say this is just the beginning and this is just a "honey moon" stage. I don't believe that. I believe we all became closely knit from the beginning for a reason and will stay this way to the end. I was sitting in an informational class yesterday and just the mention of leaving in 8 weeks without compassion (our other half/DTS)and the thought of not crossing paths in thailand made everyone sigh. This was just the 3rd DAY. Seriously. I love these people. I have never been able to say that before. Though I miss people back home, I wouldn't want to leave all this and these wonderful people I now call my YWAM family. I got the blessing to share a glimpse of my story today. I was not excited to do so and God really had to show me that nothing is wrong with it and that He would help me share what was necessary. And that's what He did. I couldn't have told it any better and the best part is God is just so entertaining, like what Graham Cooke has said before "He has such a sense of humor" and that's what flowed out of my mouth. I hadn't noticed anyone laugh so much until my story. It was appropriate and a lot of fun. I am so glad He is always In me, in some way, making things a little better and a little lighter on my shoulders.  Today God decided that I had enough of dishes and He didn't put me on the list to do dishes for my job around base (to keep base neat and tidy). Thank The Lord. Please pray I get child care as my job. They already have had a meeting for those people but, its not too late. And if not, pray I get a job that I will enjoy. 

YWAM does not just stand for "youth with a mission" but also "yes we arrange marriages" cause most people that eventually marry have met in YWAM. I have always said I thought I would meet someone that I would marry and say I met him in YWAM. That's possible. But that is God's plans. I just thought that was funny. 

I'm aiming towards videoing a song or two of worship soon and post it. So be looking forward to that:)

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

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.

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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!:)

YWAM

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. 

"Nothing is Impossible to a

Willing heart" unknown (I have a wall writing back home that says this)

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

YWAM Family

6/24/13

I want to ask you to come with me on a journey! A journey that will challenge, cultivate, sharpen and equip me to become who God wants me to be. Today is my first day at school! I am sharing a room with 6 (as of now...might be a 7 soon) girls who are just so amazing! It has become a big surprise to me, that they all are so nice and welcoming. Coming from as far as Australia to England to Michigan. I am excited to call them my YWAM Family!

Today has been pretty relaxing. I have met two staff members with my name. So my name will more than likely always be said as "Katie J."

As of now I am unpacked and settled.  I am excited. I am ready. I am  willing. 

I love it here!:) This is Home!:)

Wildatheart

Katie Jones

YWAM post

6/21-23/13

Hey:)

This is my last post before life gets a little too busy. I should be on in a week to update. Today(Friday) is my last day in Amarillo! I can't believe how fast 7 years has come and gone since my family and I moved here from Wheeler , Tx. I know I will miss this place a lot and the people who have made a big impact on my life but, I also know how much of an anointing  is on this journey, I will officially embark on Monday. I'm nervous and this week, that has gotten so bad that it made me a little sick. Prayer works though.  God is bigger than a nervous bug. 

I'm excited to meet new people that are desiring to do, what I have wanted to do since I was 12. 

I was asked the other day "what does this trip really look like for me and what am I looking forward to?"

A deeper teaching! I have always either gotten a deep teaching or a wide teaching but never all at once. I think I'm going to get to see both of those on this trip. Growing up in Trinity Fellowship since I was 8, I'm used to seeing things happen! Whether it's a pastor who wrote a great sermon that touched many or a  big switch in youth going from a not so good reputation to a phenomenal reputation that has changed many. A YWAM DTS is something that once it has been done, you have the power to make things happen and that is something I want to do. I want to make things happen instead of just watch them happen.

Wildatheart-ready for a new adventure

Katie Jones