I just want to send a huge thank you to everyone who has been so generously helping me out with everything regarding my upcoming mission trip! I am so genuinely thankful for each and every one of you! I am so awestruck to see just how evident God is in this whole situation, it’s wild bearing witness to an overwhelming Love like that of God’s each and every step of this journey! we’re just over $100 away from reaching $2,000 raised, which is just INSANE to me!! This whole COVID-19 situation has definitely been a huge fundraising hurdle, but it’s nothing God cannot overcome! As of right now the trip is still on and hasn’t been delayed or cancelled, but as time goes on and if this pandemic becomes more and more severe later on, it is possible there will be adjustments to the trip. I’ll keep my blog and social media updated to any adjustments that are made just in case anyone is interested! I would like to ask if you guys could keep my World Race team and I in your prayers as this virus continues to affect the nations we’ll be journeying to later on in the year, as well as our fundraising journey and just having to deal with all the unknowns! I would also like to ask (no matter how uncomfortable it makes me to request this, I know it is necessary to request) if you all could also be in prayer about possibly helping fund me to go on this impactful mission trip!
On a different note, I thought I’d share some thoughts! This is such an interesting time for me because I feel like I’ve been working my whole life to get to the moment I’m at right now where I’m supposed to be having my graduation, going to prom, running my last track meets of high school, and saying my bitter sweet farewells to those I’ve gone to school with or run with for who knows how long. These are the romanticized events which every high schooler dreams of and looks forward to. It’s the time where we reminisce on all the good and bad times we’ve had so far. Sadly because of all the craziness concerning COVID-19 so many of us won’t be able to experience these highly anticipated milestones. I keep thinking to myself about how emotional I should be right now because of all I’m missing, but I can’t help but to have hope for what’s to come! God is constantly reminding me of the teachings from passages like Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” 2 Samuel 7:28 “Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your covenant is trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.” and Psalm 9:10 “And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”
So many things are bound to change once quarantine and Covid-19 are finally out of our lives, but God and His love and Guidance over our lives will always remain! That doesn’t mean that our lives will always be happy and healthy and prosperous, it does, however, mean that we have a Rock to lean on when things do get rough. And what better time to lean on God than right now? I know that God can bring wonderful things out of even the most tragic situations! I saw a quote earlier that really resonated with me, which said:
“Satan: I will cause anxiety, fear and panic. I will shut down business, schools, places of worship, and sports events. I will cause economic turmoil.
Jesus: I will bring together neighbors, restore the family unit, I will bring dinner back to the kitchen table. I will help people slow down their lives and appreciate what really matters. I will teach my children to rely on me and not the world. I will teach my children to trust me and not their money and material resources.”
Sorry for making this so long, I guess I just had a bit in my mind. I hope you all stay safe and well rooted during these strange times! God bless you all!
Romans 5:1-6 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.”
Man, this blog was awesome! I really liked the quote you shared here. Satan is trying very hard to spread panic and fear but we have Jesus. Jesus is showing me a lot through this as well. For example, my fam is actually worshiping together in our living room every Sunday. So you are right, there are multiple things that we seniors probably won’t be able to do but if we are trusting God then He’s plan is going to be so much better then prom or a normal graduation.
Keep up the great work man! Praying for you!
In Christ,
Dalton Hyko
Continuing to pray for you and this trip!