Dearest
Allena,
When
our family first talked about the possibility of you being a missionary in a
six month experience with YWAM Akron (Youth with a Mission), the three of us knew this choice would be
both challenging (and rewarding).
You’ve
only been gone from our home in Gahanna since September 13, 2015, already we
miss you. You miss your dog (Rosco);
having your own bedroom; your church family (Eastside Community Church), and
parents that are always willing to help out. (We got your back.)
Right
now your decision to allow YWAM Akron into your life has become a bit difficult
with all the rules that the leaders have put in place. (We failed you by not
putting more structure into your everyday life than we did.) I am positive you
will emerge from this experience a better version of the daughter your mom and
I adore.
On
another topic, I believe it is important to remember that no two people worship
God in the same way. While some may be quite active and loud externally in
their adoration to the Heavenly Father; others go inward and are quiet in their
devotion. This personal matter all boils
down to God caring more about your heart condition than how you look on the
outside (I Samuel 16:7).
Worship
God in the manner that feels most comfortable to you. God will understand what
comes from your heart when you sing to Him, read the Bible, or pray. The Bible often refers to us as lumps of
clay in God’s hands. Clay does not talk back, and is willing to be molded into
whatever the Master sees best. (Isaiah 45:9, 64:8, Romans 9:21)
At
this point in your life, God is molding you into something truly spectacular for
His glory. The process may not always be pleasant, but I promise if you will
ride this dare out what will be produced in the end with the finished product
will amaze even you. Keep up the good work. Your mom and I are proud of you. We
love you very much.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Dad
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