As is always true for me on these types of trips, I have had almost no time to intentionally prepare for the trip. From finals I had to move out of my apartment and buy things for Thailand and celebrate my boyfriends graduation from NYU.  Therefore I have few expectations, good or bad. I am almost in complete disbelief that I am leaving to get on a plane in about 3 and 1/2 hours.  This always happens to me. But God always is at work, because he answers my prayers, and loves me so much

God has done the most amazing things this week as he has been preparing my heart for this trip. He has brought new amazing friends into my life who I have clicked with faster than anyone I've ever met. They are so spiritually encouraging to me, and have set me on fire for God this month, even though I shouldn't have had time to focus on Him so much.

God has also been showing me the power of his Spirit and I have seen and heard testimony of so many miracles in New York City that I am almost dizzy with excitement of how the Spirit plans to move here.  I almost don't want to leave!

But I must, and God always has a plan. I plan to take His fire with me to Thailand, and I expect God to move with power there, showing his loving mercy and healing to the people of Thailand, all for the sake of His glory. And I CAN'T WAIT!

Yet, as is also true with these trips, Satan has been trying to attack me like crazy. But I just remember 1 Peter 5:8-10. I am not alone! And I am empowered in Jesus Christ to stay strong.