My Visa...

My Dearest Friends and Family,

I am uncomfortable asking people for prayer, but, today I am going to stretch myself, and ask if you guys would please pray for me. In the next few days I will be applying for my visa. Please pray that it will go well. That I will be able to answer all of the questions, and ultimately that my visa application will be processed and approved in a timely manner. I am worried that they will take too long to process it. The whole issue now for me is to have faith in the one who has given me this opportunity. He has allowed everything else to work out up to this point. I just have to have faith that my visa application will go through quickly and efficiently. I have several verses on prayer that I would love to share with each and every one of you. They have been a comfort to me today and will be a comfort to me in the days to come.

John 14:13-14 “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.”

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Matthew 21:22 “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

And also on the subject of faith, this verse came to me, as a reminder:

Matthew 17:20 “He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘move from here to thee’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”  

Thank you for your love support, and I cannot wait to be able to share my experiences with you while I am away.

With all the Love in the World,

Natalie

The Countdown Officially Begins.... NOW!

Psalms 20:4
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed."

Well, it’s official.

I am leaving for England on the 20^th of August of this year. Yep, that is pretty much in two month and two days. I bought my plane ticket about three hours ago. I'm still shaking a little bit. I can’t quite believe that this is actually happening. I have been hoping, praying, and planning this trip since 2006. Since I was thirteen years old, and I finally get to go. God is so good and he is so faithful! A couple days ago I started getting the essentials set aside and/or pack. I picked out the five or so books to take with me. Grabbed my travel books, and shoved them in my red and white polka dot suitcase. Took all of the pictures out of picture frames and put them in photo albums so I can take them with me. I Have been making my shopping list, and trying to get things ready so I do not leave all of the little things to the very last second. THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING!!!! I can't believe this. I feel a little whimsical... And very very VERY blessed!
Thank you each and everyone one of you for your prayers and love!
And Now.... The countdown can officially begin...!!!!
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