humbled, excited, three days!

  I remember talking with one of my roommates this past semester about what it looks like to seek the Lord while ultimately making your own decisions. We came to a beautiful conclusion. If we choose on a daily basis, hour by hour, minute by minute, to believe that God truly loves us, then we are continuously humbled. Proverbs 11:2 says, "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." So when we are humbled, we gain wisdom. With wisdom, we see the path God has paved for us, and we are able to obey. And when we are obedient, God works in and through us. So, recap: God loves us --> we are humbled --> we gain wisdom --> we can obey --> awesomeness happens.

  It all starts with choosing to continuously believe that God truly loves you and has a plan for you, and that you are Christ's beloved. When we really come to terms with that, how can we not be humbled?

  Out of this conversation (partly) came my plans for this summer: I leave for the Dominican Republic in three days (!!!) where I will spend two months working with Kids Alive International (<-- click to check them out!). I could not be more excited to see what God has in store for this summer. It is my prayer that I, and each of my teammates, will be routinely reminded of the depth of God's love for us and for each child we interact with. And in being reminded, we may be ever humbled as we walk in wisdom and faith.

  I am humbled and honored that I get to go forth with this experience! And I will be regularly (not sure what that actually means yet) be updating this blog so that you can be a part of this experience with me. Thank you so much for all your love, support, and prayers. It really is encouraging to have such a community of love around me.

  As I am keeping you updated on my summer, PLEASE send me e-mails and tell me what is going on in your lives too. michelle.nelson@my.wheaton.edu

  Blessings!