Straining For Whats Ahead

Today was such a wonderful day. As it is always because my Father is so good to me.
It has really been choatic lately, but in a very good way. God has really been using me as His tool. My schedule recently changed from not having much to do to have many things on my plate at once.
I have been praying for quite some time now for the Lord to put a friend here in my life. Someone that will help me grow in ways that I can't imagine. So as the Lord always is faithful and loyal, He put a friend that I am starting to get attatched to more and more everytime I see them.
Masha several months ago told me that she wanted me to come with her to a Bible study. I told her that I have been praying for some time to do something like this.
So I went with Masha several weeks ago to study with this young girl around my age. She is so full of life and is so much like me.
I will be explaining more in my upcoming newsletter about her so stay glued. Its such a divine story in itself.

Also I do have a prayer request. My coordinator made the exception for me to get to go home for Christmas. We are not supposed to go home until after the first of the year. I explained my situation to him.
As some of you might not know I have a brother that I hold very dear to my heart. We are pretty close if I must say for brother and sister. He is in the Navy and has not been home for the holidays in 2 years. Nor have I seen him in under 2 years. Sometimes it seems so much longer that I haven't seen him.
God has made it clear to me that it is time for me to see him. God has also blessed me with the support to get to come home this year for Christmas.
Lately airline tickets have put a damper on somethings for me not getting to book sooner.
I would really appreciate it if you would keep the situation in your prayers as I am currently trying to book a ticket.
I really want the Lords will in every situation. So let us all run the race and strain for whats ahead.
Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. As well, I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers daily. It is so encouraging to know that brothers and sisters all around the world are supporting each other and making the harvest for God grow and mature everyday.