Say Yes!

Celebrations for the new year have long since passed, and too quickly I found myself half-way through February wondering where the time has gone.

To sum up the past month and a half: my cup overflows!

Many times throughout this past year, the Lord has reminded me “be not afraid”. My batch of Mission Volunteers were called “Fearless”. He has assured me over and over to not fear His plan, and promises His unwavering faithfulness. He is beyond any of my expectations, any hopes or dreams.

“Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)

Reflecting on this past year as a Mission Volunteer, I cannot be any more thankful for being in this program. I remember a homily from Fr. Jeffrey exactly a year ago at Discovery Camp, telling us, You know that ache in your heart? That tug that God is calling you to do something? Go for it. Follow it. Answer it. Do not find yourself years later, regretting that you didn’t and wondering how things would be different.

I am thankful that I am allowed to be a Mission Volunteer for another year and intensify my prayers and discernment for my vocation. Through this program, I am reminded of God’s greater plan and rest assured the mission of Christ in CFC-Youth will not stop. Though at times I am overwhelmed with all that needs to be done, and what I still need to do, pausing and reflecting on this exact moment in time… where I am in my life, what He’s taken me through, what He’s revealed to me… I cannot deny the blessings that come when you fully trust and say “YES” to the Lord. Indeed, He will bless your Yes!