Processing the future with God

Hello!

I wanted to take some time to share with y'all the process I've been through for the last little bit, in preparing for the future- with being part of missions, schools and my relationship.

 

Future looks like what now?

Before me and Christopher got engaged there had been conversations about how it looked being part of two schools, almost full time, for two years straight. And the impact it would have with dating, and the hope of eventually getting married.  

Those of you who know me, know I love to think a head, consider the future, what is needed, what I want to do, how I want to reach those things, and what has to happen now to do that. Inside of that I spent time processing it with God, leaders, and my then boyfriend.

As I considered and processed it all with God, I felt that He asked me about laying down the Birth Attendant School. It was a very big ask for me. I came to Perth in 2017 because I really wanted to do the Birth Attendant School, and part of the journey with joining staff was because I really wanted to be a part of that school. I had committed two years ago to being part of it for two years when it started running. 

While I prayed and talked to God about it, I really felt that it was time to step away from the school that had held my heart for so many years. 

Two days later my leader approached me and asked me to pray about staffing the Primary Health Care School in 2023, like I had previously agreed to do. Along with praying about leading the Primary Health Care School in 2024, and step away for the foreseeable future from the Birth Attendant School. 

 

During my praying I felt God say yes, and start stirring up an excitement for the future- He’s given me so many other dreams for Health Care and Missions. How much better to start working towards them now as He gives opportunities to do so. 

The kind thing about how God says yes, is that it is always for the best. About two and half weeks later Christopher asked me to marry him, and I said yes. Being committed to one school gives space needed for me and Christopher to get married now in our own timing. I can't wait to do missions as I start my own family and continue to follow the call of God on my life

 

Getting ready!

As I've been preparing for the Primary Health Care School, one of the dreams is to have it run accredited by the Australian government in 2024. This would mean people could show proof to governments that they have approved training, could use it in missions or as a foundation to further their training in Australia and other countries. 

To run it according to government guidelines I have to become an accredited assessor and an qualified trainer, by the training organisation here in Australia. I started the process of getting that qualification last year by taking the first part of a 4 part course to be fully trained. 

The courses are a lot of brain work which can be a challenge sometimes with the past concussions I’ve had. Along with trusting for finances, time to do the work, while preparing for the 2023 school.

 

I love getting to be part of laying down a foundation for students to come in and get trained not in skills and knowledge but also the heart of God for the poor and needy, growing their own personal relationship with Jesus.

 

You're part of this!

I couldn’t be here without your support of prayer, encouragement, and the finances you partner with me and God.

As I get ready for the future these are some of the things I’m trusting for finances in:

-Rent, utilities, groceries

-Wedding
-Honeymoon
-Setting up a house (just a few more important things to get)
-Accreditation course I’m doing 
-More monthly supporters! Let me know if you're interested in giving a tax deductible donation or setting up a monthly donation, and I can chat with you about what the finances go to

 

I’d also love to invite you to pray for me with:

-My relationship with Christopher as we plan for marriage
-My health as I keep getting sick and taking a while to recover and wanting to do things like an iron infusion, go to counseling, and go to the dentist.
-Planning for the wedding, and getting all the details and bits in place for it to happen
-Courses: clear mind to be able to do the course

 

Love y'all

Joannah Zimmerman