Good Intentions

During the past month that I have been back in California I have had the opportunity to talk to many people about my experience in Uganda and my plans to return. Many conversations seem to end with the phrase, "Just remember that there are people who need help here too."

This phrase always seems to anger me and I find myself having to just hold it in and end the conversation. It wasn't until one of my sweet friends understood exactly how I was feeling and shared something with me that put into words what I was unable to express myself.

"Sometimes in life we have good intentions to do good things for God. But it won't make a bit of difference if it's not where God has called you. A woman told me about how her entire family in the US doesn't know Christ. She WANTS to be there, ministering to them. She has good intentions. But the Lord called her to Kenya, and so that's where she is. And He's blessing her obedience."

I would love to help those in need here in Sacramento, but the fact is, God has called me to Uganda. I could stay here in Sacramento, but it will do absolutely no good, because God wants me in Uganda. I have good intentions to help those in need here. I would love to be helping here, but God has called me elsewhere and I must be obedient to Him. I desire to be obedient to Him.

In other news, I am $77 away from having my flight back to Uganda fully funded (including my return flight whenever that occurs). I am then on to fundraising $400 a month to live in Uganda. If you feel lead to support me financially, please feel free to contact me at kelseymagnolia9@gmail.com for the address of where you can send a tax-deductible check.