After two months of figuring out how I want to answer this question:
Who Do You Hope to be In Five Years?
I finally, know the answer!
In short, I would like to be an engaged, high school english teacher and softball coach. Right now, I’m 23, a missionary and still figuring out how to execute God’s plan for my life. It’s not always easy to know how to go about it and I’m totally okay with that, because I would have never imagined being where I am right now, five years ago.
I would have never guessed that I would give up college softball, a typical job, put my education on hold, leave my friends and family behind, to scavenge the world for lost souls – BUT HEY, HERE I AM!
God, is so much more creative with our lives, His word even says so!
Ephesians 3:20 – “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work in us, to accomplish INFINITELY more than we might ask or think.”
I never asked for this, I didn’t even think or know about the World Race until a month before I signed up for it. I never thought I would let go of my dream of playing at the highest level that I could, to backpack around the World and share Jesus with people. I never knew that I would have to raise $18,200 and have the whole thing provided out of faithfulness. I never thought that I would be willing to step into the classroom to teach high school students, finesse Jesus into environment, disciple people and then coach softball. I never would have thought that I would get what I didn’t know I wanted.
He knows my heart, desires and how much I want to please Him.(which is ALSO Biblical, imagine that????)
Psalms 20:4
Philippians 2:13
Matthew 6:33
ANY WHOSERS
This month I am living in Sombor, Serbia and I have the opportunity to help coach a local softball team as a ministry opportunity. First of all, I’m hecka L I T. Second of all, I’ve been to 7 countries, 3 continents and I have yet to find ONE SOFTBALL team this whole time. It’s all soccer **eye roll emoji** ( l a m e, sorry not sorry). But this month y’all, God was like, “Yo, watch dis, imma give you an opportunity to help in the sport that you love, build relationships, share Jesus AND give you revelations about your future. Lol, I be wildin’ but you gon’ love it fam.”
You: “God, doesn’t talk like that.”
if you don’t know who this is, then you really don’t know who the GOAT is..
Me: “Trust me, He’s hood like that okay?”
Don’t believe me? Read His word
I’m telling y’all about this because I want to share how faithful, intentional and loving God is. Also because, I wanted to share “Who I Hope To Be In Five Years”.
As stated before, I hope to be engaged to a man who loves the Lord more than I do. A man who chooses to serve and share the gospel to people, while also choosing to love me because he loves the Father first! I hope to be teaching English to Juniors and Seniors in High School, while also meeting them where they are in life and being the best example of Jesus that I can to them. I hope to be coaching softball and discipling athletes, teaching them about who their true identity and purpose is in. I hope to be a woman of integrity, perseverance, faith, love and gentleness. I hope to be the teacher that loves her students and encourages them. I hope to be a faithful follower of Christ who never ceases to seek His will for my life.
Y’all, God is so good. He is so faithful, He has called you and has a purpose for you.
I just wanted to share something small with you today, because I am just so ecstatic about the future and what God has planned for me.
Thanks for reading!
– Miss. Morales
P.S. This one is for you, Lindsay Sullivan!
Well well well, Miss Morales!!! I am so stoked for you. When I heard you would be coaching softball this month I was L I T for you!!! Look at GOD. And I would have never guessed or known this about you being a teacher but I LOVE it!! You’ll be such an inspiration for girls to look up to and prosper to be like. So excited for you and proud of you and excited that God is showing you His favor and all the things!!! Much love sis
Hello, Mija
All I can say is that I a very pleased that you have made your choice to trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus. (Tears) I know I may have not raised you like I wanted to, God only knows how much I wish things were different. However, he has revealed to me that this how he planned it. No matter what we go through, God is always in control. I may have failed life on Earth. But, I am looking forward in being with you with him in his kingdom. Where, I would never shed a tear because how I failed you at times. Love you so much Mija in Jesus name.
I love you Dad! God’s plans can never be thwarted and I am grateful for you!
Some many great opportunities for us this month, but next month y’all will be able to share in the experience with us. Hopefully I’ll get to meet ya!
HEY, wow, thanks for reading this! I love you VERY much and can’t wait to invite you into my classroom to talk about all the fun we’ve had on the Race!
Ahhh I love this so much, Marissa! That is so darn cool that the Lord has provided you with a softball team to coach and minister to! And IN SERBIA!! Lol. And I can see you being the best Miss Morales ever. You’re gonna be the fav teacher.
P.S. I loved the part, “You, God doesn’t talk like that.” I get that all the time.
I’m crying.
Out of laughter? Out of joy? Out of sweet tenderness?
All of the above.
I love watching God straight BRAGGGG through your life. I love watching you shine. And I can’t WAIT to see what He continues to do in your life. I’m so so so grateful to know ya, how sweet He is to weave our stories together *all the heart emoji’s*
Love you sis!
How awesome! It doesn’t get any better than God and Softball!!!! And basketball and volleyball and…. lol! Kinda bummed we won’t be there to participate in that! So happy things are going good.
AYEEE LOOK AT GOD!!! Wow He is the MOST good, the MOST faithful, and the MOST intentional! Marissa, how freaking BEAUTIFUL that He’s getting you to use something you love and are passionate about to serve Him this month!! Can’t wait to hear all about this, and to continue watching Him speak hope and promises of the incredible future that He is crafting specifically for you! Love you sweet friend!!