Amazing God

So God works is just AMAZING ways! I don't know sometimes how I manage to doubt His power cause He proves it to me day in and day out!

So today I went to church at Florence Gospel Fellowship! And I loved it SOOOO much! It is VERY small. We sang about 5 songs that are some of my all time favorites like "mighty to save" and "blessed be your name"! And then had a great message that related to my life so well right now!

So the pastor was talking about how we need to rely more of Christ when we are feeling strong than when we are weak. And he put it in context of when we rely on our own strength it hurts more when we fall, and to rely on Christ even when you feel strong and confident in a situation that we still need to ask for God's strength to in a way even more boost our strength because of God's helping us. And when I was getting ready to come to Italy I was relying on my strength saying that I have traveld overseas, I have studied how to not have culture shock, etc. But then I get here and it all collapses underneath me. This past week has been one of the hardest of my life. I didn't talk to my parents at all since I had been here other than to say I got here. So I hadn't heard their voices, I haven't been able to have Christian support, etc. And then today, God brings me to an english speaking with people from all different world. (some include holland, finland, uk, and more!) And that is when I was reminded so clearly of what and why I want to do what I feel led to do, to live in worship with God's people from all over the world! It was so refreshing! AHH! I can't explain the extra boost I got from it today!

Then afterward they had us stay and have cookies and soda and chat! It was great! I will def. be going there for now on and trying to build relationships that will last more than a lifetime!

Philipians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anyhting, but in everythingby prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your request to God.

He answers pray. He saves the lost. He is my Savior and my Friend!

--Kate