God has better plans! :)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania :)

 Last summer I had the opportunity to go to Mexica on a mission trip. I was really excited. I got my passport and was ready to start raising support but then I got news that the trip was cancelled. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I wanted so badly to go on a mission trip so I searched everywhere to find a trip but nothing worked out. "God, what are you doing?!" I remember screaming on many frustrated occasions. Then one day I was complaining to my friend Anna about how frustrated I was and she suggested going with her church, so I did. We went to Pittsburgh and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I thought this was a one time thing, what I didn't know was God had a bigger picture in mind when he rearranged my summer.

Confirmation :)

Anna's dad is the pastor of her church and I had heard him preach a few times before I went to Pittsburgh. I loved hearing him preach but never really considered switching churches until I went to Pittsburgh. When I got back I felt like I needed to do more so I began praying about switching churches. I felt like God kept saying "Yes, Emily you need to do this. I have big plans for you there." I recently went through Confirmation Class and became a member. I know I am exactly where God wants me and I am excited about what he wants to do through me. I am so thankful that his plan is so much bigger than mine. I am so thankful for the relationships he has placed in my life because I went to Pittsburgh last summer.

I want to encourage you. When you feel God keep shutting doors, it's because he's opening BETTER ones! :)

If you have prayer requests, post them in a comment below and I will pray for you.

With love,
Emily :)


"Our thankfulness doesn't depend on our circumstances, our thankfulness depends on how GREAT our God is!" -Pastor Ross