Adventure Is Out There

This summer is finally starting to reach the end and with that brings a whole new adventure. On September 23, I am taking a huge step of faith and am flying out to Honolulu, Hawaii for a DTS (Discipleship Training School) with YWAM (Youth With A Mission). If you are curious as to what this is or what I might be doing there, here is a link that explains all about it:  http://www.ywamhonolulu.com/dts/

Recently, I have been listening heavily to Hillsong United's song Oceans to rid myself of the anxiety that has made itself present in the weeks prior to leaving. Matthew 14 is what the song is based upon, and I would like to share what it says.

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water. "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.


As the day to leave comes closer, I become more and more terrified of the unknown. Just as Peter became terrified when he stepped out on the water, I also am filled with those same emotions. My entire life I have talked about wanting to travel the world, and now that I have an opportunity, I am scared out of my wits about it all. I very well could just stay home, but then I would miss out on so much that I was created for. A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. So as September 23 creeps closer and closer, not only are my fears elevated, but also is my faith. I know that when I leave I will be afraid. But just as Peter, I will learn to replace my fear with faith.