Hi everyone!
I have spent the past week at training camp in Gainesville, Georgia! We have been kept very busy; our days are filled with shared meals, team building, worship, and many teaching sessions about a variety of topics. I have been showered in wisdom on the topics of forgiveness, the cost of discipleship, the role(s) of the Holy Spirit, the varying cultural context in relation to the Gospel, and how to share it to different cultures in a way that is effective and makes sense in their own context.
I have been trying to absorb all the wise words from staff and teammates, invest in an entire new group of amazing brothers and sisters, and process the reality that I am about to go overseas for six months! It has been overwhelming, challenging, and life-giving all at once.
In this week I have been blown away by how quickly & intimately the Lord is working in the squad as a whole and in me personally. This past week I have been overwhelmed with the feeling of God’s faithfulness and provision. Each day I have experienced him show up in some way. In times of doubt, fear, or insecurity the Lord has shut down those lies and has begun to replace them with His truths. Through worship, teaching sessions, images, and prayers, I am constantly reminded of his goodness and faithfulness.
As some of you may know we were supposed to be in Nicaragua right now but there was expose to COVID which meant the Lord so graciously relocated us to a Christain Campground in Cleveland, GA, to quarantine where there are beds and showers and heat and bathrooms (all things we did not have at the Gainsville base)! Although we were all sad we could not leave on the day we had anticipated, the Lord knew we all needed this time to take a deep breath and prepare for the journey ahead.
I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to embark on this trip and share the love of the Lord with others. How kind of the Lord to prepare a way for this trip in the midst of a pandemic!
I’m excited to share this journey with you all. I greatly appreciate all the love and support!
Blessings,
Bree Patton
So proud of you sweet girl!! Opening your hands to receive God’s plans means letting go of control and that’s no easy task! Rooting you on and trusting you are under His wing ?? Love You!!
Yikes- the “??” in this post was supposed to be a heart emoji. Definitely not questioning His provision 🙂
Hi there precious girl. I have now received the link to your blog – mom didn’t realize I wasn’t on it! So good to hear of all the amazing things the Lord is doing in and through you! We are standing with you in prayer and so excited for the journey ahead. Love you, Meme
I want to encourage you with this scripture which I believe the Lord gave me for you in my time with Him today.
Genesis 28:15
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you. ?? Meme
That should have read – spoken to you ?? – not ??
Oh well, I guess it doesn’t take heart emojis!!
You are awesome. Love reading your bio over and over again. Today is Wednesday 1/20. I am approaching this day asking the Lord to remind me who is the Boss. He has orchestrated this day and the events to follow for all of us. I am trusting in him to continue to create and bless growing moments for you and your team.
Jorge is crazy but so dang cute. Catch you later. 143
Thank you for your update. I am so pleased about your positive attitude and your faith in God. We love you. Grandma and Grandpa