The Greatest Honor Ever
July 27, 2008
Hello everyone! Thanks for taking the time to look at our blog; we really like reading your comments! Before I start telling you about what’s going on here in Kenya I want to tell you a little bit about what happened in me before we came.
Most of you know that we were in Kenya last January-February for six weeks. Everything was great and God really used us. But I really felt like God talked to me before we came on this trip. Last time we were here I was excited, but I felt that Africa was far from where I wanted to be. My passion is music and I feel like there is a ‘calling’ on my life in this area. But I found when I was in Africa it was really tough to practice my music. Before we left my schedule was God, family, music. Music was all that I thought about. I was constantly telling my parents about the big dreams I have, what I want to do, college I want to go to, and so on. But what I didn’t realize was that I wasn’t putting things into perspective! I still have a good 5 years before I leave my family and go to college! I began to realize I was totally rushing things.
So back to Africa, last time I was here I was questioning God, why do you have me here? So far away from my dreams?! God you know the desires of my heart, why am I here when I want to be over in America? But then I remembered the scripture that says ask and you shall receive. Well, I will let you know that I took that scripture a little too seriously, I asked God about a million times to make me a better musician, for amazing windows of opportunity to open, and what did I get? Nothing. It wasn’t that God didn’t hear me, I know He did. But He just didn’t reply. Well, sometime last month I heard God speak to me. He said, “Georgia, why are you so focused on yourself? I have planted a dream inside you, just like the dream I planted inside your parents. Your dream still has time to come to pass, but your parents dreams are happening now.” That blew me away. I felt so selfish, that I couldn’t express my feelings to my parents. I then realized that my parents are living their dreams now, my dreams still have their own time!God has a plan for everything, don’t ever forget that! If he wants me to be a great musician, I will be, no doubt. But that’s all I was ever focused on, me. It might be years until God fulfills that promise he put in me. God put a dream inside of my dad at 12, and 30+ years later he’s fulfilling it. And guess what? I get to be a part of his dream. That is the greatest honor ever, to be a part of one of God’s plans—even if it is for someone else. So what I want you to know is don’t give up on a dream God put in you. And be ready to be a part of making someone else’s dreams come true. And make sure you don’t miss out on all of the great things and great people and great opportunities God has placed in your life right now. I’m only 12 years old but I guess I’m learning that you can trust God with your dreams.
Georgia Grace
Hey Georgia, Glad to hear that you guys got there safely. Just live in the moment God has for you right now. There is so much He is working in you and through you and trust me, you will be grateful for it the rest of your life. Tell Olivia, Sophie and Jackson hi for me. We are praying for you. Take care.
Mrs. Perego
Georgia,
what an amazing report. You can hear the Holy Spirit and you just keep “listening”. Our Father has such places HE is taking you right now. WOW !
Love to all,
Nancy & Gary
Hey,
I miss yall! Hey Georgia thats a cool story :<)
Love ya,
Kit-Kat
Dearest Georgia,
The sharing of your heart is a timely message for me. Thank you for being so candid and real.
Much love,
Ms. Lesli
georgia,
that was one of the best sermons i’ve ever heard! you are amazing and i know
with that kind of heart you will see God do MORE than you could ever hope or
dream. we love you and are praying for you every day.
love,
aunt tamara
Georgia Grace,
What an awesome word. I am so proud of the amazing young woman you are becoming, and am honored to watch you grown in Grace (you were so appropriately named)!
Misses you tons!
K.D. Carter
Georgia,
WOW -You got it!
I am so glad you and the family are there in amazing Africa
You are constantly in our hearts and prayers.
Ephes 3:20
Love,
joyce
Georgia
What an amazing young lady you are! Even as a pre-teen you have already begun to lay a tremendouse foundation for your own family.
Its a matter of the heart…and your note clearly shows that you have heart like your Fathers, and I know He is well pleased.
I am sooooooo proud of you for being so courageous and demonstrating such leadership abilities.
Just think- By simply being who you are, you give other pre-teens and teens around the world permission to be real and be themselves-and that’s always a good thing. :-)
You go girl!
P.S. I saw the pic of you on the piano.
…Today Kenya- Tomorrow Carnegie Hall…There REALLY are no limits with God.
Love ya ,miss ya and praying for all of you daily
Coach Kimmy :-)
Georgia and family, wow, I am glad to rediscover your blog. I ran across one of your previous blogs that I printed “A Starry Afirican Night”, Feb. 19, 2008. I had been looking on the Lakewood Church’s e-mail for a link on Missions as last time but I didn’t find one. Georgia, I see you have the legacy of the gift of words in you. His strenght is sufficient. Verda
Hey Georgia!!!
Wow!! You are so full of wisdom and I can see God working through you!! Even at 12, just a few years younger than me, you have so much knowledge and so much love for the Lord! That was a great testimony and such a great lesson! I love you so much and can’t wait to hear all the great things God is doing in and through you in Africa.
That is so wonderful!! Praying for you all. Rick and Susan, Amy, Richard and Jennifer, and Kristina. — The Sullivans.
You know Georgia, you are way ahead of your time! :)
what you have learned from God at 12 most people take a life-time to learn. I know He will fulfill your dreams, God is good that way. I like to think that God places the dreams in our hearts, so it is in HIS best interest to make them come to pass.
I hope you enjoy the now … because the now IS connected to your later. God uses allt hings to shape and hold us into the people He has called us to be.
Keep sharing your adventures, they are very uplifting. :)
-Alini
Georgia-
You are amazing..
I really enjoy watching God speak through you. By taking the focus off of you and placing it on him.. you are sowing seeds. Dont think that you being in Africa has nothing to do with your dreams. God takes us places so that we can learn some things that have to do with our direct calling. You are not just living your parents dreams you are sowing seeds into yours!! So proud of you.
Love -
Candice
Wow! Georgia, what a revelation. God is going to bless you with all the desires of your heart. Isn’t it amazing that God gave your dad a dream when he was 12 years old and you have your dream at 12 years old….AMAZING we serve such an awsome God don’t we. Be blessed sweetie
Dr. Paul and Family,
Just wanted to let you know Jacy and I are praying for guys while you are away. Though we’ve known you only briefly, it’s pretty encouraging the time and energy you guys have given and are giving towards the Kingdom. Stay safe and we’ll see you soon.
Micah
Georgia, I am so proud to know you. Thanks for sharing your heart and what God is doing in your life. We are praying for you guys and miss you. Give your sisters and Jackson hugs from us! More treats to come later! Tell your parents hi!
I love you girl,
Mrs. Mary Ann
Georgia, you are growing into such an amazing young lady! So many adults still haven’t learned what you have. Keep listening to the Holy Spirit and becoming the person the Lord created you to be. As for your dreams, if you have dreamt it, you can do it! Our dreams are from the Lord, and what He has started in you, He is faithful to complete… no matter when or no matter what!
We love you all and are praying for you!
Blessings and hugs,
Sera Johnson and family
Georgia, that is so sweet and true! I am only ten and I have plans and dreams for music, too. I play the bells and piano. Thank you for that encouraging message! I will remember it!!!
Julia Johnson (Sera Johnson’s daughter) : )