Hi, My name is Ruben…
an introduction
I decided to start using this blog so I can share this epic, life changing and godfilled period of time that I’m heading to with you! my favorite persons in this beautiful world!
So as you might know I decided to apply for a revive DTS in Herrnhut Germany with YWAM and thankfully I got excepted right away! I’m getting more and more excited for this journey although I still have to get used to the idea that I’m actually going.
When my lovely sister went on her DTS I was really excited for her and I love how God moved her and shown her so much, but I never thought “yeah awesome, I’m gonna do that too” I didn’t see myself as a “DTS person” so I didn’t see it as an option. But I did have the desire to intensify my faith, to learn about and from God, to be transformed, to Revive my relationship with God. still no bells ringing, no hallelujah’s on the DTS.
But a couple of months ago, my sister was returning to Herrnhut and asked me if I wanted to come with her. So we went! I loved to see where she had made a second home, and as we were there I felt that it was starting to feel the same for me… maybe it had to do with the whole community that welcomed me with open and loving arms, seeing familiar faces again from meghan and haley, meeting people who had been in the DTS with floortje. Most of all, it was the presence of God that made it like that.
In that small week, I felt like I had done a little revive DTS, how weird that may sound. The community of YWAM Herrnhut had caught me of guard.
in that time I was thinking about options on doing a dts there but quickly realized that work, money, obligations and other things (mostly fear I guess) were holding me back. But when I got back home I experienced a proces of growth in my desire to invest time with God. so I started thinking about other options in doing a DTS. And I found one.
In the end it all comes down to God, shaping my heart, guiding me in life and showing me love through people and time. writing this I realize yet again how blessed my life has been over time. God is so GOOD! ooh, don’t you just love that feeling of actually seeing the traces of God in your life? He is so great in showing His love!
To close this story, I’m excited. I can’t wait to be there though I still have to prepare so much -.- . At the same I’m filled with mixed emotions beceause I’m going to miss you guys. my family, my friends who I all love so much, and also all the familiar things. home, work, church, stuff you know is there. I’m gonna get out of my comfort bubble and do life with unknown people for a while… that is scary! but you know… God is there, and He is faithful. plus, I know that everyone is going to be awesome!
I’m not gone yet… so there is still time to hang out!
loving you all
RUBEN
