Think Australian. Live Adventurous.

If you are a fan of Outback Steakhouse, you might recognize this saying. With a little persuasion from my wonderful sister, I "borrowed" a coaster from an Outback last summer that said this on it. We did this because I loved the idea of Australia one day, and I decided to let it be my inspiration. Well, yesterday I started going through the clutter that is my room, and I found the coaster. On the back I wrote this verse:

"and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. 'For in Him we live and move and have our being.'" Acts 17:26-28

WOW! How amazing that this time last summer, the Lord laid this verse on my heart to strengthen my faith and confidence in His plan. And now, 15 days until I leave for Australia, He is taking me to the very place I had on my heart last summer. He is so good.

I also read this verse to a friend the other night, and I think it goes very well with the situation at hand.

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

In my heart, I had planned to go to Australia for my internship last semester, but the Lord obviously had different plans for my steps. I am so thankful for His continued protection and faithfulness. My ultimate goal is to bring Him the most glory, and it looks like this trip is exactly what He had planned.

As June 17 approaches, I find myself planning for HBS (Holiday Bible School) and receiving more information about my host family and flight itinerary. Pray with me as I talk with my team over the phone/email to relay information back and forth. I want to make sure we do HBS with excellence, and that means we need to get planning now (even though it is the 3rd week we are there). Continue to pray for the hearts of Australians we will meet and relationships we will build. It's all for Him.

P.S. Keep wearing your shirts and share with us (post on Facebook).