I love Dave Matthews (listening to "Lie in Our Graves").
I had an inspiring two days at the Autism Society's conference in Atlanta. There were some incredible (and wacky) speakers-- it reminded me very much that autism is an "unknown" subject. Academically, I am thrilled to be a part of the autism community if only for the mystery of it all.
Be in prayer for Soles please. I ask this not because we are struggling (since we have no real criterion, we can't really struggle), but because the tug to continue this project has faded. My apartment still has a box of bags and mugs (and even a few t-shirts) but my zeal for the project has faded and I am unsure if this is my heart or if the essence of purpose of the project has been fulfilled according to the will of God. I suppose what I am saying is that I am not currently feeling the call of God to continue Soles, yet I have trouble reconciling this thought since no good work can truly reap anything negative (in theory). So, I am asking for prayer that Soles continue to be a "well" and not a "monument."
I also ask that you be in prayer for international missions. The heart of Athens in entrenched in poverty, and I am realizing more and more that it can be directly influenced by my actions. Before you sign up for an international mission trip (I know SB and summer are coming around... 'tis the season), consider the truest need of the community you will serve. Is it money, man power, information? Is the call on your heart to travel or to be an in-disposable part of servanthood? The joy of travel should never be confused for the joy of mission work. They are so often intertwined. Especially when you're a restless 23 year old.
Hate to not be uplifting through encouragement, but hopefully these things will uplift you in your conversations with sweet Jesus.
In this grace of giving,
Sara C.
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