It feels like I'm blowing away. Literally. Not only has the wind been increasing here (that lovely 'island breeze') but I leave TODAY (I leave the 7th). For Asia. For two months. I'm almost in disbelief that these last three months have blown by so fast.
This last week we were focusing on the gospel in all of the Bible. We were shown how God has woven the truth of the gospel into all of Old Testament culture and practices. The gospel is so precise and amazing. It's mind blowing how much detail God put into producing the gospel and the Messiah--Jesus. I really enjoyed it and am inspired to study the culture and practices of the Old Testament.
Other than that, our week has had a notable amount of spiritual warfare. On Tuesday evening we had a security breach and two laptops were stolen and at least one cell phone. Plus also, it has been hard work keeping unity this week in general. I know all this is happening because we leave so soon and I see it as almost a preparation for our outreach in Asia. I'm sure the spiritual warfare will be very real and tangible while we are there. But God is good. All the time. And all the time. God is good. Amen.
I cannot wait to use all the knowledge that I learned during the lecture phase in the midst of outreach. I cannot believe that following God is leading me to the other side of the world. Following God is a really intense and rewarding adventure. (I named my blog "On A Swing and A Prayer" because that's what I feel like my life will be: A whole lot of childlike fun and adventure [on a swing] while relying on God the whole time [and a prayer]). I'm looking forward to see where He takes me after this DTS is over. If you are curious, I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to be doing after this DTS. So pray that God shows me by the time I get back stateside.... but if He doesn't, I trust His timing.
However, I do have a few ideas:
International House Of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Internship.
Come back to YWAM Mobay and staff here
Staff at another YWAM somewhere else in the world
YWAM U of N school: either worship or biblical studies
Join the Jamaica House of Prayer (JaHOP)
Bethel School of Ministry
Travel the world for a few years just because it would be epic
Now you have an idea of some of my thoughts about where I may go after DTS. Time will tell, and God, as to where I do eventually end up. I trust Him wherever He takes me. Wherever I do end up, in the midst of God's power and glory, I'm assured that I'll end up changing the world.
To let you know, I will not be upkeeping this blog during outreach. In the nation I am going to the persecution has been intensifying. So it would be a potential danger to speak publicly as to what nation exactly I will be going to or to post updates while on outreach in Asia. I hope you understand, and hopefully I can catch you all up to speed once I am back stateside. Until then, continue to pray. Pray that we are protected by God. That God gives us wisdom as to how to share the gospel to a nation that is hostile to His love. Pray also that my team is unified and willing to lay themselves down for the sake of the team and of the gospel. Your prayers are needed. Thank you for joining me in prayer and support! I'm beyond blessed to have a whole group of friends and family urging me on as I seek God's plan for my life. I will return with many stories. I cannot wait to share all that God has done with everyone back home. Until then....
In Christ,
Timothy David Ardent
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