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Living a life worthy of the call...

Would you keep on praying for me, asking our God to enable me to live a life worthy of his call? That He would give me the power to accomplish all the good things my faith prompts me to do. Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way I live, and I will be honored along with Him. This all can be made possible because of the grace of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ!
2Thessalonians 1:11-12

Where it all started...

During this past Thanksgiving weekend, I took time to reflect, journal, and think about how these last few months have been changing my life forever. I kept asking myself whether I am truly living a life worthy of His call. And my loudest prayer now is that 2Thessalonians 1:11-12 could be manifested in the last weeks that I have at EMI and throughout my life. How was your thanksgiving?

I spent time reflecting on what it took for me to get where I am today, the people the Lord placed in my life to believe in this call, the mentors that are helping me figure out the way I should go; the church family I am a part of that never stopped supporting & encouraging me..and of course you who are reading this that gave, lifted me up in prayer, influenced my life in one way or another, and are still eager to learn how this discovery journey is going. It is nearly the end of this internship and I truly can not thank you enough. I am so blessed to have you in my life, I am grateful.

So for an update about my journey of discovering architecture as a ministry: it has truly not by power, nor by strength, it has only been by the Holy Spirit and His grace & mercy through people like you. Thank you for being you!

To say the least, the cost has been great, and I keep realizing more pieces as I go. However, it has definitely been worth it! I'm finding myself in need of giving myself so much more grace, constantly surrendering myself to God, while spending time in worship to keep my eyes on Him so I can keep a smile on. But with the help of my pastor, mentors, friends, and family's prayer I've been able to intentionally strive to live the present and count my blessings rather than being frustrated about the future. I love doing architecture with Jesus!

Here is how it's going - Just some highlights...

Time is counted by minutes, but it is true that life is on the other hand measured by memories. My experience at EMI so far has been growth, betterment, and blessings. Here are some of the highlights of this month that have enabled me to create unforgettable memories!

The Bongolo project

It is one thing to do what you've studied, it is another when you are doing it knowing that you are designing a world of hope! Working on this project has been an everyday joy for me. We are now closer than we've ever been, we are technically about 65% there! And the design looks awesome! I will share more about it in the next newsletter.

Worship leading

If you know me, you know that worship is my way of life. There are a few things that I do in life that I don't do while listening to music or singing worship songs. At EMI, every Friday morning we have a time of worship in the office and some of the Fridays I get to lead worship. Having the opportunity to co-lead worship with other worship leaders has been one thing I always look forward to! I get to lead in different languages and share a taste of home with everybody.

A day of prayer & fasting

If I had to choose one day in this internship that I would re-live over and over again, It would definitely be the day of prayer & fasting. Every term, EMI USA has a day dedicated to prayer & fasting where the office gathers to pray, seek the Lord, and lift up EMI's work of designing a world of hope in prayer. It was truly a manifestation of Mathew 18:20.

Events I enjoyed

In addition to having plans and bucket lists for what I would like to do while in Colorado Springs, my fellow interns, staff, and fellows always have a way to make more memories! One of the ways we did it this month was to organize a surprise birthday party for one of the interns and celebrate it by doing one of her favorite things to do...Playing golf. Definitely one of my favorite memories this month.

My host Family - the Reinhardts

Living with the Reinhardt has been one of the reasons I can't stop seeing God's hand in my time here. It's one thing to have landlords that care about you and are interested in your life, but it's another thing when that care is very intentional, apparent, and constant. Besides the fact that I feel safe, seen, and heard every time I come home and have a conversation with either Jason, Jalina, or their boys, we have an intern dinner at least once a month where we catch up, learn new things about each other, and learn new games. This month, I was able to go to some of their boys' football games which have really helped me relax, unwind, and enjoy the great weather of colorado Springs. It's definitely a great home away from home!

My mentor - Jen Austin

I don't think I will ever be able to articulate how having an assigned mentor during my internship has changed my life. It's changing the way I think, react, love, pray, and act in different situations. it has allowed me to discover who I am regardless of what people say that I am. I meet with my mentor every Monday afternoon to pray, discuss, and enjoy each other's company. It has been a safe space for me to process my life, a time that I look forward to every week. Jen Austin has been the person to whom I have been spiritually and emotionally accountable besides my Pastor and Mom. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be mentored by the best as I discover who He created me to be as a daughter, a sister, a friend, and an aspiring architect.

Also, here is what I've found out about myself.

Prayer requests

"...and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." - James 5:16

As my Pastor reminded us this Sunday: our purpose, our healing, our destiny, and the manifestation of the kingdom of God in our lives have everything to do with prayer. I truly could truly use prayer!

And as always, please feel welcome to write me back! I’d love to hear what is going on in your own life and how I might be praying for you also if I don’t know already. :)

Finishing strong

A man once told me that it doesn't matter how you start but it matters most how you finish. Would you pray for strength, wisdom, and discernment so I can finish strong and well? Please pray for the ability to love and serve well those whom God has surrounded me with

The Bongolo project

One of my biggest priorities is to lend my architectural service to the best of my abilities in the next couple of weeks. so that the team I am working with would have less to no work to complete when I leave in December. Would you pray for strength and discernment as I work?

My next steps

After my internship, I plan to go back to Indiana where my church family is to pray and prepare myself for what will come after this. Would you pray for favor and financial breakthrough? I will share more about my next steps in my next newsletter.

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