When The Heart Waits

"Whenever new life grows and emerges, darkness is crucial to the process. Whether it's the caterpillar in the chrysalis, the seed in the ground, the child in the womb, or the true self in the soul, there's always a times of waiting in the dark."

- Sue Monk Kidd

Blessings Come in Many Different Ways

God has been tearing my heart to pieces and seeking out the real me..... Brutal huh? When I first came here, I would have never guessed some of the things that God wanted to show me. Papa is slowly breaking down the wall that has been around my heart, my entire life. He has His bow and arrow and has drawn a target around the most raw spots. He is rubbing balm on the infected parts, and binding the deep cuts.

God is truly showing me who I am and who He has made me to be. I am His daughter and He loves me... He thinks I'm beautiful and worthy of His love. I am nothing but a freckle in His eyes yet He still chose to pick me up and hold me in His arms.

He has given me many blessings of friendship, hope, and a place where I can begin living in Him..... ALL OR NOTHING...

Thank you Papa...

For what you are doing in me.....

Amen

God will lead me where he wants me.....

Ever since I can remember, my heart has always been set on Africa. It's like an entirely different planet there..... The culture there just captures my heart. I've always had a dream of going to an African Tribe somewhere and working with Children......

These past two weeks we have been learning about how to hear God's voice and the Character of God. I have been finding out things about myself that I didn't even know were in me. Papa has been telling me things that I have never heard before... He has called me to places i have never even thought about.... India.... and Philippines.....

Papa....

Make it clear where you want me.... Wherever you take me... I will go... and I will do your work.....

Everyones prayers would be truly appreciated.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MOST WONDERFUL MOTHER ON THE PLANET!!!

LOVE YOU MAMA!! Happy Birthday from your children

Have a little FAITH in Me.........

Papa.... I'm struggling... As i sit here, feeling the breeze of your amazing creation.... I question myself....


Why am i in doubt? Why must I doubt the fact that you will provide.... My heart is heavy and i have no reason for it to be heavy... Papa you have given me everything I have asked for.... but I want to hear your voice Father.... I am having troubles quieting my mind to hear your voice... Then again... I don't even know your voice...Papa I want to get to know you more so that i can recognize your voice.... I want to be someone who can tell others what you have said to me.... Speak to me Papa.... Shout out my Name! Hear my CRY and speak what you have for me.... I WANT TO HEAR YOU... Give me a sign that will let me know You are with me....

Why do I doubt!? I have no reason for a heavy heart.....

Help Me Papa... Be my Shepherd

He is........

My Strength
My Father
My Rock
Love
Truth
My Pain
My Hope
My Guidance
My All


Thank you Papa..... For Loving Me

Friends

Here is a little preview of what our weekends look like here in Kona.... Some of my good friends Nate, Dani, and Jonathan

Body Surfin It Up

Home....

This place is beautiful... I love seeing so many different types of people come from all over the world to one school, and become one family.... it really just shows me how the world really should be.. We are all God's sons and daughters and here i have truly gained many brothers and sisters... We all come from different backgrounds, different families, different routines...... Yet all of us are alike in the fact that Jesus is our Savior and we believe we are one in him.

Papa you are an amazing artist..... no faces alike, yet all our hearts are the same... Our hearts are for you Papa.. Thank you for loving us as your sons and daughters.

Thank you for laughter and joy in you... Thank you for your love....

You continue to amaze me Papa..

Emily Ray Hatfield

Aloha Ohana!

Papa- i am blown away by your beauty..... i wake up this morning and the first thing i see is the beautiful ocean and the smell of stunning hawaiin flowers and salt water.. father you have truly shown me beauty in a way i have never imagined... thank you for this blessing... thank you for calling these people together to love you as a family... as one body in you!!! Father thank you!