#beloved-ashes

In the 23 years of my existence, there wasn’t a time you weren’t by my side. As a kid, you were with me in the playgrounds. As a teen, you were with me when I fought with my family and my own demons every day. As an adult, you were with me in my darkest and loneliest nights. Even in the moments when I questioned your goodness, I still felt your stubborn presence and your warm embrace around my coldness.

People say your early 20s are the worst period of your life, and I believe that, at least in an emotional perspective. As I continue to stumble through my 20s, I don’t want to do it alone. Jesus, I just want a family that I could truly forgive and love without shame. I just want friends, not in numbers, but a few who I could fully be who I am with.

I know that my worth doesn’t come from how people respond to me, it comes from You. So please help me ignore the voices that say I am too little or too much, and help me believe that I am exactly as much me as the world needs. I say all of these things, but You know that what I truly want is real peace. Peace beyond understanding. Peace that guards my heart. Peace that guards my mind. Peace that can only come from You.

Hello tumblr community!!

After much prayer, I will be going on a missions trip this spring break with the college ministry that I’m involved in. This March 24th-30th, me and a team of 13 students and four staffs will be going to Hilo, Hawaii to evangelize and minister to college students at the University of Hawaii, Hilo as well as the local residents in the area. 

Hawaii is an absolutely beautiful place, and it seems to be the last place on earth that needs any missionaries. However, it is especially in that allure of “paradise” where a great many do not know the gospel or may not see the need to. Under the surface of perfection, there exists a deep and underlying brokenness that is crying out for a savior. Ultimately, my team and I hope to experience God’s heart for the people of Hilo and share the gift of His love and forgiveness.

Will you send us by partnering with us financially?

I need to raise $1,575 to cover the flight, food, and other travel costs by March 15th, 2018. You can support me by donating $5, $10, $20 or any amount you feel called to give, to my Paypal at www.paypal.me/belovedashes !! :)

These are three of our prayers that our team would absolutely love for you to pray as well!

Pray that the Lord will instill a loving kindness in me when I interact with the people I meet.

Pray that I wholeheartedly trust and listen to the Holy Spirit as I take steps of faith.

Pray that I will continue to devote time in God’s Word and intimate prayer to the Lord.

If you would like to hear more about this missions trip please feel free to message me! Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Thank you in advance for your prayers and support! God bless ♡ - Jas

3/8/18