Jesus How I Adore You

 

I am moving to Romania – across the Atlantic Ocean, 5,600 miles away from a place I have called home for 25 years. I first felt the Lord’s call in 2013 during my first short-term trip, but little guidance came with this initial revelation. Over the past 5 years, the Lord has softly guided me in the direction of His plan.

At 19 years old, riding on the bus to the Atlanta airport I prayed a prayer from a song called “Like an Avalanche” by Hillsong United my simple but bold prayer was:

Lord, Take my life

Take all that I am

With all that I am I will love You

Take my heart

Take all that I have

Jesus how I adore You

So simple but I meant it with everything in me. Growing up in church listening to the amazing stories of redemption where God moved in people’s lives, I developed a desire in my heart for a God-written story. I wanted to see God move in my life. I believed He created me for a purpose and I wanted His plan for my life to prevail.

In pursuit of this calling, I have taken six trips to Romania between school semesters. In 2016, I graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. In 2018, I graduated from Lee University with a Master of Science in Holistic Child Development. Along with short-term trips, I have worked towards raising funds and managing U.S. projects in my local church on behalf of Bread of Life.

When I get to Romania, I will be serving in the Youth Transition Program in Bucharest, Romania. My role is to bring education, love, and discipleship to the children and youth of Bread of Life through a mentor relationship as well as develop programs for the purpose of improving positive youth development. I am excited to use the gifts God has given me to bless others. I always knew God had called me to serve others but through recent years had wondered what His plan was for my life, now I find myself just a few weeks away from boarding a plane to move across the ocean. I am so excited about beginning this journey and humbled by the opportunity to pour into the children and families of Romania.

Raeghan B.

You can find out more information about Raeghan’s ministry and receive updates by visiting her website: www.choosingcelebration.com.

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