my God will provide

Sometimes, I'm scared.
I'm scared I won't raise enough money.
Scared that I'm not doing what God wants me to do.
Then I realize, that My God will provide.
He will make a way.
Why is my faith so small.
I try to put God into this box.
He is the all-powerful, miraculous God.
I'm doing a No-Spend September. Like nothing. I have a few GC I can use, but that's it.
Unless the money is going towards my trip.
But, is that enough?
Am I being lazy?
Is there something God wants me to be doing that I'm not?

Praying for more faith daily. God will provide.

Currently #1

Currently, I am... 

Listening: The folk radio station on Spotify. I adore music.

Reading: Paradise Valley by Dale Cramer (It was free on amazon, reading via amazon kindle), it's pretty good so far. It's a compelling amish tale. 

Watching: This Means War. I rented it via amazon. I thought it was cute. Tom Hardy is dreamy, maybe it's just the accent. I also just saw Bourne Legacy. It was good.

Thinking about: the list of things I have to do... and maybe a No SPEND September! Save some $$

Anticipating: YWAM - 24 days! Also, first husker game of the season on Saturday. GO BIG RED! That's me from a few years ago in my one and only Husker shirt

Wishing: My packages I ordered on Friday would get here already!

Making me happy:  The realization that my dream is becoming reality!

Weekly Goals 1

8.27 - 9.2

1 // 2 // 3 // 4


1. Finish odds and ends in my bedroom

2. Catch up on Soul Detox and #shereadstruth in proverbs... I'm so behind (You can find both reading plans at youversion.com)

3. Start packing... I've been laying things out, I'm just waiting for my suitcase from leftlanesports.com, I hope it's big enough!

4. Revamp blog... I've already started, what do you think of the new header and background?

5. Keep up water intake... I did really well yesterday, I'm a bit behind today

6. 30 Day Shred : Daily... So far, so good!

7. Jean shopping... not looking forward to it

8. Craft and notebook shopping... to make my notebooks and bracelets

9. Make bracelets.. I've found so many ideas via pinterest

10. Make notebooks from Wild Olive

UPDATE // 26 Days Till YWAM

I think I have my counting wrong on FB. Oh well! I will get this right! Here's an update on what I need to accomplish before leaving.


1. Mail Letters - I've mailed out many but still have more to mail out - Need to print, get more stamps and envelopes (If you would like to receive a support letter please email me at lmwilliams2009{at}gmail{dot}com) (4 to send)
2. Order Glasses from Warbyparker.com (I know, I've been planning this since February) (They are in the mail! I hope they work)
3. Order Contacts (online hopefully)
4. Contact Health Insurance to see if I'm covered overseas / Get overseas insurance if needed.
5. Make magnets or cards with prayer points
6. Mail my deposit and check
7. Mail items I have of other people (I should probably get addresses!)
8. Email Doc (my choir director to let him know I won't be in choir this year)
9. Buy Backpack (Bought it on REI Outlet Online)
10. Make TY Cards for Sponsors
11. Plan Party - need ideas!
12. Jeans - Thrifting should do the trick...
13. Unmentionables (Thank's to Kohl's for a great sale)
14. Close WF bank account - Can't stand WF! (Decided to keep it open)
15. Purge Items - I still have some clothes and about 50 books to get rid of!
16. Cancel Birchbox/Beauty Army (I was sad to see my Birchbox go! I really liked it! Beauty Army - not so much)
17. Cancel Netflix (It ends on the 28th of August - Need to finish #drwho)
18. Buy long skirts (Got one on sale @ Kohl's and a friend gave me another one!)
19. Cancel extra insurance phone insurance @ Best Buy
20. Buy running shoes / tennis shoes (Awesome deal plus discount @ Famous Footwear)
21. Get my hair done
22. Leather Journal - not a want, just a need (Going to decorate some composition books instead, they are on sale at Target!)
23. Buy Plane Ticket to NC (Accomplished 8.16! - Believing God will provide for the rest of the money).
24. Toiletries - Things I need
25. Need Bandanas
26. Need an alarm clock
27. Buy sleeping bag (Another REI sale!)
28. Buy thermarest (Backcountry Edge.com had a sale on these super expensive items)
29. Create mailing list - halfway done
30. Get immunization card
31. Get two passport photo's for visa
32. Buy Suitcase (leftlanesports.com)

16/32 - Halfway done with the list, and I added one as well!
26 days till I leave!

YWAM TO DO LIST // I Just Bought My Plane Ticket

I leave for YWAM in 37 days. I can't believe it. My to do list is out of control! I have over 30 things! Let's see what I have to do, and what I've gotten done!

1. Mail Letters - I've mailed out many but still have more to mail out - Need to print, get more stamps and envelopes (If you would like to receive a support letter please email me at lmwilliams2009{at}gmail{dot}com
2. Order Glasses from Warbyparker.com (I know, I've been planning this since February)
3. Order Contacts (online hopefully)
4. Contact Health Insurance to see if I'm covered overseas / Get overseas insurance if needed.
5. Make magnets or cards with prayer points
6. Mail my deposit and check
7. Mail items I have of other people (I should probably get addresses!)
8. Email Doc (my choir director to let him know I won't be in choir this year)
9. Buy Backpack (Bought it on REI Outlet Online)
10. Make TY Cards for Sponsors
11. Plan Party - need ideas!
12. Jeans - Thrifting should do the trick...
13. Unmentionables (Thank's to Kohl's for a great sale)
14. Close WF bank account - Can't stand WF!
15. Purge Items - I still have some clothes and about 50 books to get rid of!
16. Cancel Birchbox/Beauty Army (I was sad to see my Birchbox go! I really liked it! Beauty Army - not so much)
17. Cancel Netflix (It ends on the 28th of August - Need to finish #drwho)
18. Buy long skirts (Got one on sale @ Kohl's and a friend gave me another one!)
19. Cancel extra insurance phone insurance @ Best Buy
20. Buy running shoes / tennis shoes (Awesome deal plus discount @ Famous Footwear)
21. Get my hair done
22. Leather Journal - not a want, just a need
23. Buy Plane Ticket to NC (Accomplished 8.16! - Believing God will provide for the rest of the money).
24. Toiletries - Things I need
25. Need Bandanas
26. Need an alarm clock
27. Buy sleeping bag
28. Buy thermarest
29. Create mailing list - halfway done
30. Get immunization card
31. Get two passport photo's for visa

8/31 Done - yikes!

It's an epic list that needs to get accomplished. It's just stressing me out! But, God's word says in Phil. 4:10 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! If you would like to support me financially, please email me at lmwilliams2009@gmail.com. Prayer also works wonders!


I just bought my plane ticket without having any money come in yet. I'm not worried, I'm putting all my trust in Jesus! I'm very excited. I can't fear, because I have complete faith in God's destiny for me!

It's Official!

I leave for North Carolina in less than two months. I'm going on a six-month adventure if you call it --

I'm just so excited, it's becoming real. I will be headed to YWAM Charlotte in less than 60 days. I haven't raised any money yet, and I'm not fearful, but full of faith! God is sending me, He will provide! I just finished writing my sponsor letter, I need to buy paper to print and envelopes. Then off they will go. I can't believe it. I've been planning this moment for so long, but now it's becoming a reality! Praise God! I am believing in Him to bring in a substantial amount of money! It's crazy! But all things are possible through Christ!

I leave september 23rd. I will stay in Charlotte (Monroe - Suburb of Charlotte) for 3 months of training, then will spend 6 months out on the mission field!

If you have any questions please comment and tell me if you've every been, plan on going on a missions trip, or if you are interested in knowing more about YWAM!

In His Name,
Lauren