About the Parents

"But if I say I'll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It's like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can't do it!" -Jeremiah 20:9 (NLT)

Well, Tuesday night was the night I discussed the Czech Republic with my parents... Interesting discussion to say the least! They brought up good points and I am thankful for them and their wisdom they have gained through the years. I have been praying since the beginning of this adventure for God to give me the words to say and He definitely did! As they brought up things I had no idea how to answer, I asked God to give me the words and He provided me with His words.
Their major concern is the risk of what could happen to me while I am there. The potential dangers that come with being in a foreign country are extreme and risks we would never expect here in the States.
There were words my parents said to me that probably weren't intended to be compliments but I definitely consider them to be! For example, I was told that it seemed like I was going everything  with Czech with "blind faith!" I could not have asked for kinder, more encouraging words! 2 Corinthians 5:7 says "For we walk by faith and not by sight." Therefore, I could not have asked for better words!
My parents love and support me, they just "don't agree with some decisions [ I ] make." They also would prefer me wait until I am older and have more life experience. However, I'd rather go now while I am not married and don't have children. Because of that, I will not be dating any time soon (at least until after I get back from Czech)! I want to be able to focus on the Lord and all He has asked of me! I want to honor God with my decisions and if I am dating a man before I leave, I am afraid I will be distracted while I am in the Czech Republic. Therefore, those of you reading this, I give you full permission to hold me accountable to this decision God is leading me to! I love each of you and appreciate your friendship! :)
I am following the Lord and my prayer is that my parents would see that, no matter where He leads, I will be following.