[Journey to Israel] Graduation

Being in Israel, and living in Jerusalem, I really count it a privilege that God has enabled me to be here. When asked about what my most important thought is, all I could say is "being in Israel is all that I've been thinking about for the last 6 months, just being here with you is all that I need to be happy"

This is something of what I'm feeling, as I sit down in a chair and rest in God's presence, noting how much everyone loves each other. How could I ever be disappointed or toxic? God's presence is something beautiful, how He is with His people. Here are some things that I was thinking about at Graduation, tonight.

As much as people are saying their goodbyes, I'm with my friends and family and this is all that matters

We are created to be lovers of God

God made us absolutely perfectly, in perfect knowledge

I have difficulties in what to say, God has given me so many talents and giftings that I know he hasn't given to others, and I want to give them to others to show them, my motivation is love

I love you

Let me say what has happened tonight. We were served up a plate of food, with chicken breast and stuffing on the inside, a healthy plate of potatoes and vegetables, salads, pita bread. However I wasn't feeling very hungry, what a waste! We also had desert afterwards but I couldn't eat that either.

I was feeling very forgotten. It may have been because how Important it was that I was there, and that I feel very close to this school, or that after the dinner talking to people they didn't seem to notice any problem, or that I felt like I should say what God was placing on my heart, which was how He listens to what I say, and answers my prayers. It could be any one of these feelings.

I can safely say that this is what I mean when I say "God made me absolutely perfectly, with perfect knowledge" My mouth is dry, and my words, I don't know what to say. I know that I've always had difficulties in what to say. But I don't need to say anything.

So all those things aside, seeing the beauty of God's presence, I begin to stand up and talk with my friends and family because God really enjoys being with His children. I'm already convinced that God is very much in bringing us together, and in the bringing us together again. I say to Kadi "well, I'll see you in my home again" - because this is my home, and the place that everyone is welcome to come. This really is my home.

For someone that has always been so slow to speak, this is a miracle that I cannot put into words. My thought is definitely, why would you force yourself into being anyone other than who you are? God is using me. Even more, God loves me! I'm leaving my heart in Israel. I will definitely be coming back because this is my home.