'Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.' Hebrews 11:1


Starting Aril 2 (God-willing), I will be embarking on a 3 month Missions trip to WY for training, and Then 2 months in Mongolia for Missions and outreach. I am going to be using this Blog as a means for fundraising, Prayer requests and keeping my friends and family updated. Please continue to be praying:) Blessing - Ariana

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Walking by faith.

     

                                                                        Dear Friends and Family,

I was recently accepted into a Youth  With a Mission program Known as Cowboys With A Mission. YWAM is a World wide Missions Program which Trains Young people how to use their God-given Talents and interests to spread The Gospel. There is over  a thousand YWAM Ministry Centers in more then 180 countries.  
The Discipleship Training School [CWAM] That I will be attending is very unique. CWAMS Main priority and Ministry is 
To bring the gospel of Jesus to the Local Farmers and Ranchers. This is accomplished by reaching out to them through Rodeos and other western themed events. The Program is a total of 5 to 6 months Which would consist of Me spending 4 months in WY. The last 2 months of DTS, will be spent in another Country yet to be decided.

Whether I am being called to Missions long term or short term I am ready and excited to be used in any way to bring Glory and Honor to HIS name.

Proverbs 16:9 
‘The Heart of Man plans his way
But the LORD establishes his steps,’

Please prayerfully consider supporting me financially or just as importantly with your prayers. 

Blessings,
         Ariana

His will be done.

I was in the middle of planning my travel agenda to Italy for summer 2014. When I came across this Missions trip to WY. I will be honest, I was almost tempted not to look into it. I knew that it would be the harder road to take. But since the timing was so God and the opportunity was to perfect (Cowboy Missions seriously??!!!), I prayed. waited. and applied.

I tried to persuade my self not to go in the beginning.
           
       Here were just a few of my lame reasons NOT to go:
  • I am TERRIFIED of public speaking
  • So little time to raise all that money!
  • What about my Job and Horse?
The list went on. I finally had to STOP and look at the bigger picture. Yes I will have to make some sacrifices. Yes I will have to leave my 'comfort zone'. But isn't that what we are called to do??

                               Like Paul says in 2 Cor. 12:10 
'For the sake of Christ, then I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions               and calamities, for when I am weak, then I am strong.' 

The Peace that came over me when I submitted my life into His hands was unexplainable.
How could I even have hesitated for a second?! That God would use me in any way to further bring Glory to HIM. That it would not only make a earthy difference but also a eternal one at that. I am in Awe and Humbled by our Creator. His plans for me far out do anything I could ever think up on my own! 


Tuesday, January 21, 2014

10 weeks.

Only 10 weeks to go before I leave for WY!
The countdown has began. 

        Please be praying for:
  • Continued Support both Financially and Prayers 
  • Prepare my Heart, Mind and Soul
  • That HIS Glory would shine through me      
  • That He would continue to work out all the last minute details leading up to this trip    
  • For the people I will be coming in contact with in the next few months. 
My Theme song and daily reminder.:)