It was brought to my attention that there was a bit of confusion regarding my last post, so I’m going to be clearing things up for you guys. 🙂

My last post was meant as a continuation of the post before it, where I specified that I’d be staying here in Mexico for at least another two years to continue on the path that God has called me on. I can see where and why one might be met with confusion due to my choice of words, but I know better than to go against what God has told me to do. When I said that ” I know that I’ll be finishing this season and starting a new one back in America,” I didn’t mean that my time in Mexico was finished, rather that going back to Chicago means that this particular season in Mexico (my season of growth and gentle molding, where God is primarily doing works in me, rather than doing works through me) is coming to a close. I can’t come back to Mexico without first coming back to Chicago, because God is going to use my time in America to reveal things to me, and probably to groom me for the work I’ll be doing down here when I come back.

I’ll be back in America for about six months, and in that time I’ll be working and otherwise trying to make/save money, practicing my Spanish, sharpening my theology, and basically preparing to make it down here in Tepic. Of course, I’m planning on spending time with my friends and family – I’m going to make sure I savour and enjoy my time there. I have to pray about some things, but I’m going to see if I can reclaim a spot on the worship team, and maybe even help out with Redefined and the Young Adults Ministry. It all depends on time, energy, and most important – it depends on God. I’m confident He will provide for my every need and He won’t let me lack in anything, especially since I’ll be preparing for a season of pouring out and into others.

I’m planning on coming home on either December 17th or December 20th (I’ll know for sure by tomorrow night). I have a lot to discuss with the church authorities here regarding housing and other necessities of the like (to figure out rent and all that fun, adult-y stuff) for when I come back. If anyone is willing to help me out, I sat down and found out how much money I’m going to need to make it through this last leg of this year, and after subtracting the money I have currently and can undoubtedly count on to come in, I’m still going to be about $430 short, so any financial help would be greatly appreciated. Again, I know God will provide, but I haven’t been getting very much financial support outside from a few people and some family, and it’s starting to get very tight. Thank you to those who have been sending financial assistance – I will be sure to thank you more personally when I get back!