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| Hey guys!
You'll have to watch my new blog for while I'm in Fance. I like
the way it works better than Xanga and it's more easily
accessible. It's ashlieinfrance.blogspot.com.
Thanks guys!! Talk to you soon!! I miss you all already!
Ashlie
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| I bought a PLANE TICKET TODAY!!!!!!!!!
So, I'm kind of freaking out at the moment because I just made a very
major purchase which shockingly puts the fact that I am leaving into
perspective. I'm such a mess of emotions these days. I'm so
excited for this adventure that I'm about to embark on. I'm
anticipating the ways that God is going change me and use me while I'm
there. I'm nervous about leaving everyone that I know for so
long. I'm sad about not seeing my family for so long. I'm
anxious about the unknown and going to a foreign country. I'm
thrilled about seeing France, meeting the people, learning the culture,
and studying in a new place. I look forward to the people I'm
going to meet, those who are going to change my life, and those whom I
might have the chance to impact.
All of these emotions aside, I know that my life is in the palm of
God's hand and that He will never leave me. I know that this is a
dream that He placed in my heart a long time ago and it is by His
faithfulness that it is coming to pass. I am sure that these days
in which I am in are molding me and preparing me for the rest of my
life. I know that even when I'm standing on shakey legs that He
is the soldity in my steps and the rock that I can depend on.
I am eternally grateful for the incredible people that God has placed
in my life. My family and friends, you truly are my loved
ones. There is no way I could be stepping on that plane in
January without the unwavering knowledge of your love, support, and
most importantly, your prayers. You are the people who have
fostered and kindled this dream that has been in my heart. Even
though there will be many tears and much saddness as I walk down the
jetway in January, know that the rejoicing that will follow in June
will be completely and utterly overwhelming as I come home to the
people that have had such a significant influence on my life.
Jesus, could it be??? Is this really happening???
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
... You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
~Jeremiah 29:11,13
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for
all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the
gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he
who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the
day of Christ Jesus."
~Phillipians 1:3-6
Departing: January 2nd 1:00pm
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Returning: June 1st 8:50pm
Please pray for me.
I love you all more than words can say.
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| "The Prayer"
I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
As we go our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your Grace
To a place where we'll be safe
La luce che tu dai
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore restera
And hold it in our hearts
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night
L'eterna stella sei
Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede c'e
When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe.
Sogniamo un mondo senza piu violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace e di fraternita
La forza che ci dai
We ask that life be kind
E'il desiderio che
And watch us from above
Ognuno trovi amore
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro a se
Another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Just like every child
Needs to find a place,
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
E la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salvera
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| It's amazing how when God has you revisit a certain passage of scripture, He will then test your application of it. It makes sense but it still catches me off guard.
So, what does it mean to give everything for the cause of knowing Christ? I know, by experience and His revelation, that His love is overwhelmingly beyond what I can imagine. I know this in the core of who I am. I know that You know and want the ultimate best for me. Why, then, is it still so difficult for me to trust You with everything that I have and everything that I am?
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“But whatever was
to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I
consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing
Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them
rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness
of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in
Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know
Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in
his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to
the resurrection from the dead.
Not that I have
already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on
to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”
Philippians 3:7-12
I
absolutely love this passage of scripture.
It so encapsulates my relationship with God. I spoke on this passage at the Cru meeting
yesterday and I must say that God is good!!!! More than words can say, I want to know Him
and the fullness of Him. I want to see
Him change my life even more and watch Him change the lives of my friends
around me. I want to seek God and His
kingdom together.
I
noticed that it has been a while since I have updated. During this lull, my best friend married an
amazing person! It was such a great
experience to be with her and to help her with her day, the day we had been
waiting for for so many years. She is so
precious to me and it was priceless to be able to be such a part of the day
that she vowed her life to her soul mate.
I
am really excited for the days to come.
I miss my dear friends that are away for the summer and I’m so looking
forward to getting closer to other people that God has placed in my life. I can feel Him on the move in and through my
friendships and I can’t wait to see what adventures He takes us on!!
Life
is such an adventure. I’m ready to go!!
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