Hi everyone! I’m so excited you’re here with me!
As I’ve grown up, I have struggled with social anxiety. There was a time I didn’t even want to make a quick run into Wal-Mart because of how much I let fear rule my life. When God called me to go on this mission trip, I knew that this is what my next step was supposed to be, but satan still used fear as a way to control me. “Why would God ever use somebody like you?” “How could He use you to lead people?” “You’ve just heard Him wrong.” “This is what you want to do, not what He wants you to do.” “If you decide to do this, you’ll be all alone.”
These were the lies satan used to try to distract me from God’s plan in my life. As loud as this voice was, I chose to listen to the voice of God. He reminded me of how He used David to defeat Goliath, and how He used Moses to speak to the Israelites. God doesn’t always call those who are prepared to do a specific job. A lot of times He uses those who are inadequate for the task so that He may go above and beyond through them. That’s why even though I continue to struggle with overcoming anxiety daily, I have faith that God will do an amazing work through me while I’m on this mission.
Always His,
Jaiden
I am so proud of you for following God’s will for your life!! You are a very special young lady and God is going to use you in a very special way!! He has blessed you with many talents that you can use to do His will for your life. Following His will is the most important thing you can do in life. My prayers have always been with you and will continue with you wherever He leads you! I love you, Grandmama.
Jaiden,
I fully believe God will honor your ‘yes’ – no matter how fearfully it may be spoken. I’ve seen Him do so over and over, especially when we’re willing to step outside our comfort zones in His Name. You and the entire squad are in my prayers as you prepare for this journey.
~Katherine’s (one of your squadmates) Mama
Jaiden,
I’ve seen your struggles with anxiety, and I know better than anyone else how much you’ve grown. Your testimony of rising out of the depths of depression is awe inspiring. Throughout all those years of darkness, you still loved others well. You continued to worship Yahweh, your heavenly father, even when you couldn’t feel Him. You pushed forward when you could barely think of breathing. You are stronger than you know, my sweet girl. The Lord has given you strength to persevere so that you might boldly testify of His goodness and faithfulness. I am so, so proud of you for being an overcomer in Christ. HE is with you always, even in Guatemala, Cambodia, and Eswatini. I love you, Momma