as the adventure begins...

as the adventure begins, i am bursting with excitement.

as the adventure begins, i am praising God with my every fiber.

as the adventure begins, i am mourning the absence of some of those closest to me.

as the adventure begins, i am rejoicing in the presence of some of those closest to me.

as the adventure begins, i'm imagining the possibilities.

as the adventure begins, i am trying to push down fear.

as the adventure begins, i am counting my blessings.

as the adventure begins, i am "expectant."

as the adventure beings, i am planning to grow.

as the adventure begins, i am praying i can help others grow.

as the adventure begins, i am fighting doubt.

as the adventure beings, i am marveling at the places He has pulled me from and the direction in which He is pointing me.

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dear heavenly Father,

this adventure is in Your hands. You knew we'd be walking this path long before we did. i pray for safety and for an overwhelming sense of Your presence. without Your presence, nothing is worth anything. i pray that we are so full of You that we can't help but pour out into others. use us as Your servants. help us to be sensitive and insightful. help our every breath have purpose. mold us into the tools that You need to do Your will. we want so badly to be used. help us maintain hopeful and pleasing attitudes. help us seek You out so that we show others this great and mighty adventure You have written for us. we want them to know You've written their adventure as well.

in Jesus name...amen.