Happy Friday!

This week has certainly been an interesting one for me. School was pretty intense... I had a bunch of projects and papers to do this week along with several presentations. I've really been trying to slow down and enjoy my last week in college, but boy, am I ready to be done! On the other hand, the stress of this week has definitely driven me closer to God and sparked new energy in my prayer life. It's truly amazing how much comfort and peace a few minutes of prayer can bring (Philippians 4:6-7).

This week, I would love prayers for:

1. Finals week. I'll be completely done with college this upcoming Thursday, but I still have a lot to get done before then. I could really use prayer to keep my motivation and manage my time well.

2. The South African countries we'll be visiting: Eswatini, South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. I want to be as prepared as possible for when I go out in the field and that starts with prayer. Join me as I pray for these countries and their specific needs.  

3. Faith for my friends and family. I know for certain that this trip will change me and grow my faith in incredible ways. Recently, however, I've been hoping that this trip will also transform the faith of all those I know. I hope to be a light not only in the foreign countries I'll be visiting, but also right here at home. 

Thanks for praying with me!