My New Name

Those of you who know me well know that I actually go by two names, Yolanda, my real name, and Jenny, my nickname. Jenny is my nickname because that was my mom’s original choice of name for me but then decided to name me after my beautiful grandmother. But a new friend has recently given me a new name. I was introduced to little Anabella as Yolanda and minutes after that she started calling me Lucinda. She used those two names interchangeably and it was the cutest thing to hear her sweet little voice say those names. We had an immediate connection and I played with her for most of the day. We had fun together. The interesting thing about the name Lucinda is the meaning. This name means illuminator or bringer of light. In a very unique way, little Anabella was declaring my destiny and life’s purpose which is to bring the Light of Jesus Christ into the darkest corners of the earth.

The Invitation to Dream Big

Dreaming big can be a scary thing to do. Sometimes the scariest part of the process is taking the giant leap of faith and crossing through the threshold. But somehow all the fear flees when we realize that the same God who invites us to dream big with Him is the same God who actually puts those dreams in us and has already placed all things in place for this dream to come to pass. Our only requirement is an abiding faith that is evident by our actions and declarations even before we see anything happening in the natural realm.

This year my Daddy has beckoned me to sit on His lap, lean on His chest and hear His heartbeat. As I listen to the melody of His heartbeat I am reminded that I have been invited to dream big and that I’m safe with Him. I have been invited to learn what it means to love like He loves and I’ll be going to the Harvest School of Missions in Mozambique, Africa from October to December 2014. I don’t have all the details figured out yet but that’s part of the adventure God is calling me to delight in with Him!