Open Letter from Samantha

Dear Friends & Prayer Warriors,

Here is letter from Samantha at Hillsong in Australia:

"Hillsong has been the place for God to mold me and shape me into who He wants me to be like never before. It's like He has begun to shape my foundation according to how strong He wants it to be. it hasn't been the easiest or most fun experience in my life, but it has surely been a great one. 

When i arrived here, i was shown the apartment that i would be living in for the next six months. It was a beautiful place, and i felt like i was a very fancy city girl. However, there was nothing to sit on except the carpet in the living room. God had to teach me how to pray for the things i was going to need and broadened my view to be more thankful with what i have got, and what i am given by Him. There has been no other time in my life that i have been placed in a position of deep thankfulness to Him for the littlest of things taken for granted. 

The courses here at college have given me new perspective for myself and where i stand in this world. I had been told many times before that i am a leader, but doubtfully brushed it off. Now, i know what it means to be a leader - not just a leader in general, but what it means for me personally. I am more confident in the placement and calling that God has me in!

God has been taking me through a time of leaning on him for everything, and trusting in him in a deeper way. Although some moments i have felt as though i was falling, or on the edge of a cliff, God has taught me and still is teaching me how to look to Him and rely on what He says. 

i just want to say thank you to all who have supported me in coming here, and who have invested in my time here at Hillsong college. Words cannot describe how thankful i am for you all who have given towards my future - and please know that it has not gone to waste. It has blessed me in ways beyond expression. Thank you.

Although i am still waiting on God's answers for where he wants to take me next, i know that he is faithful to take care of me in every step. At the moment, i am hoping to stay here for second semester to finish out the year."

SPECIAL NOTE

Thank you for partnering with Samantha! 

II Corinthians 9:6 says, "...But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop."

Samantha is believing God and hoping to stay for second semester. For this to happen, she needs to raise $2,750 by the beginning of July. If you would like to partner with Samantha and sow a seed, she would be grateful.

If you feel led of God and would like to pledge toward this effort, please contact her or us, Mark and Michelle, by June 15th and share of your desire.

God is so good!!!  

Many blessings to you all!  

Mark and Michelle

PS

The easiest way to get ahold of Samantha is by Facebook. She would love to hear from you!