God will turn this jellyfish into a mountain goat

Hello Friends,

I want to start this blog by saying that I have now put a target on my back. Since before I left Missouri, I lived in fear. Today, I took some time to myself to cast out the enemy. I must admit that I was afraid even in this. It took me a while, but I did. From this point on, I have chosen to no longer live in fear. Its funny, Fear has been a recurring thing in my life. I have been walking in fear and anxiety my whole life. I must say that it makes me a miserable person. It kinda scares me to admit openly that I have decided to no longer walk that path, but its ok, because He will protect me and the ones I love. This verse hit me in the face today "The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Psalm 118:6. I continue to ask for your prayers. Its funny, I can remember my grandma telling me when I was little the verse " When I am afraid, I will trust in Him." Was this the Lord starting me out young, preparing me for my life? I am thankful for that though.

In the last few days, I have been presented with a few opportunities of God's power. Yesterday, We had some very, very bad flash flooding. Someone died and there is a picture of a mail truck that is 3/4 under water...this all happened in a matter of 30 minutes or less. That is the power of God, who can cause water to come from nowhere and sweep stuff away. Today, I started walking with my Uncle at a near by park. Just watching the sun come up over the mountains is amazing! Who is this that makes the sun rise and fall everyday? I am excited to experience it again tomorrow.

To end on a funny note. Today, My uncle got an email from NAMB (North American Misson Board). This is the organization that I would like to be sponsored through as a semester missionary. Well, his request for a semester missionary was approved today for Haydon and SHE will be here September 1st....Wow. Still waiting to personally hear from them to see if I got it. God will provide

Much love and thank you for all the prayers!

Hayden