Europe trip update
Hey guys,
For the past few weeks I have been searching through prayer and other’s council and I have decided that I am unable to go to Europe this year. I am very sad about this, as it has always been a dream of mine to go, but I am sure that God has other plans for me and that He will open another door now that this window has closed. Thanks for your support! 
Kaelynn Queen
Add comment January 26, 2010
kaequeen
Searching…
Right now I just feel so confused. I’m engaged and looking forward to the future, but there is this nagging in my heart that I just don’t know how to quench… All I can do is pray…
Dear Father,
Right now I come to you for help. You live in so many different places. You are with the richest man down to the poorest tribe. You have given me so much. You gave me a second chance and kept me alive when I was almost dead. How can I hold my life from you? Lord, you know my heart. You know I want to follow you into the world. I pray that you use my hands and feet to bring Your kingdom glory. The world is so big. I want to serve you where I am most needed. I don’t care if that means I have nothing except the clothes on my back. In fact if I don’t even have clothes that is fine. I just need to serve you. I want to reach all the corners of the world with You at my side. Lead me to the broken homes and the poor in spirit and physically. Lord, I want to have an active faith. You died for me and shed your blood. I don’t understand why people are so slow to give their lives to you…
I don’t know where you want me to serve you. All I know is that I want to follow you into this vast and beautiful world. I give all myself… All that I am and all that I can be is yours. Lord, give me wisdom to know where you are sending me. Let me know where you want me to go for you. I want to make your name great, Lord. I don’t care what country or people group you send me to. I just want to heal the broken, the lost, the poor and the needy…
I will carry my cross to the end of the world. No matter the struggle or pain. I won’t do it for fame or for love. My life is yours. If you must take it then do so. I gladly will die for you. Father, please forgive those that are persecuting me or will in the future. They will not stop me. I know this journey won’t be in vain. Soon you will be coming back again. Soon every knee will bow and we will all see your glory. Your return is imminent. I can’t wait!
Yes, I carry my cross not for love or fame, but for you. I’m awaiting your answer, but in the process I will be living for you. For I know you speak to those who are active in you, not lazy.
Thank you for all you have done in my life. When I believed there was nothing and no one to make my life right you stepped in. You gave me hope and rest and love. You gave me grace and forgiveness and mercy and healing even when I was such a mess. All it took was a simple cry to You. Thanks for breaking my addictions and chains. Lord, even when I wanted to give up you took away my shame and suffering. I stand a testimony of your hope and your power. I know that even when I’m lonely all I have to do is reach out and there you will be. Now matter what I suffer from I will pray to you. I know there is hope in you.
Yours,
Kae
Add comment December 22, 2009
kaequeen
Europe Trip Update
Hey guys,
I know it has been a long time since I updated you on the new information about our trip. I don’t know if anyone is even reading this or if anyone cares, but regardless I am going to keep writing anyway. We have continued to have team meetings and although they aren’t the most entertaining meetings I know that they are important. I don’t know any new information to tell you regarding the actual trip and even if I did most of it is not allowed to be published publicly. The country we are going into does not allow the gospel to be presented. I don’t want to harm the ministry of the missionaries by telling you guys too much.
What I can ask you is to be in prayer for my team. Right now we have not had a chance to bond. It is vital to the success of our trip that we do. We have a retreat on January 29 – 30. Pray that on that trip we build strong relationships. Also pray that we financially get the funding for our trip. Right now I only have 212 dollars towards my trip. If you feel led to give please go to Light Ministries office at LU or their website online. Also most importantly be in prayer for the spiritual strength and growth of my team.
Add comment December 10, 2009
kaequeen
Being My Best
Right now God has been doing a lot in my life. For a long time, I hate to say it, but I have been feeling as though I am in a spiritual dry spell. I can feel my faith embedded in my thoughts and actions, but when it comes down to it my spiritual hunger and desire to grow have been minimal. I have met with God on many occasions and asked why this could be, but I don’t have a direct answer.
However, in the past few months I have felt my spirit begin to kick in and fight against this drought. I changed churches to Heritage Baptist Church, which is one of the most spiritually healthy decisions I have ever made! I feel as though I am finally able to learn about the gospel from sincere Christians. I don’t know why it took me so long to realize that my former church was putting me into a spiritual depression, but it was.
I have started to do daily devotions with a more focused and determined pace. I have decided to take a short break from reading through the Bible and instead focus on growing into a better woman of God. Spencer and I meet to do devotions every single night and I think that it has produced some very healthy conversations, but apart from our couple devotions I plan on reading through the book of Proverbs over our engagement period. I want to study this book in depth and become a more wise and rounded woman.
I don’t want Spencer to marry a luke warm Christian. When I walk down the aisle I want him to see a woman of God, striving to follow the Lord with all her heart and strength. I no longer am responsible for just my own personal and spiritual well being. I have a family of my own. One day I will be a wife and a mother. I want my husband to have someone to turn to when he needs spiritual encouragement and I want my children to have a mother to look up to when they need help understanding God’s word.
I’m excited about this change in me! I can honestly say I am not sad to see this dry me pass away. I’m moving on from this stage of life and heading faithfully into a new one. It’s going to be a long journey, but it will be worth it.
Add comment December 9, 2009
kaequeen
Thoughts on Being Engaged
Being engaged for these past two weeks has been the most amazing time of my life. I have such a peace in my heart that I was longing for. I know that I am with the man that God was shaping for me. When I think about how vast God’s plan is for my life I can’t help but wonder how much time He put into making us perfect for each other. Even before we met I wonder what He was doing in our lives in order to prepare us to meet at the perfect timing and for us to bond. Everyone will tell you that they never thought we would stay together long enough to get married, but it happened. Spencer was my first boyfriend and my first kiss. I am so thankful that I was patient and I waited for God’s timing. I can’t wait to get married.
Add comment December 5, 2009
kaequeen
Engaged!!! :D
On Thanksgiving Break of my Freshman year at Liberty University Spencer and I went on a Disney Cruise with his parents. The cruise started off in the most perfect way… a large buffet lunch followed by a relaxing massage. After the massage everyone got dressed up for a fancy dinner at a restaurant called Palo’s. The men were dressed up in their nicest suits and us ladies were in fancy dresses. On the way to Palo’s Spencer asked me to go on a walk with him on deck. It was a warm night and it was beautiful on the water. Spencer took me to the back of the boat and it is there that he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. With a very sincere yes I agreed on November 22, 2009. I could not have asked for a more romantic proposal!
Go to MY wedding page to see the wedding countdown! 
Add comment December 3, 2009
kaequeen
First Team Meeting
Hey guys,
Sorry I have not been able to update you on any Europe information in a long time, but I finally have something new. Last night I had the privilege of meeting my team! There are sixteen college students total along with three leaders. I am not sure exactly what to think of the team yet. Many of them seem very unique. Most had never even been on a trip before. I know that God is definitely going to work in their hearts, however, this team is much different than my last. In Africa almost everyone had a broad understanding and desire for missions. I am not sure which way I prefer it, but I am going into this with an open mind and no expectations.
I finally have a set price for the trip. It is $2,850. It’s not as bad as my last trip, however, with the economic struggles people are in the midst of, fundraising may be more difficult. I already have $200 due by the 30th. They just told me this yesterday. I have faith though and I know that God will indeed provide for my team and me personally.
I don’t really have any new background information on the trip. Last night was mainly introductions. Soon I will have more to tell you as I am taking three classes on this trip, have weekly meetings, and will also be going on a team retreat for training.
The only new information I have is that my team will be going into a very broken country. In this country there is a 75% unemployment rate. My team will working with the in country missionaries in the programs that they already have in place. This will give us a lot of ministry opportunities.
Please keep me in your prayers. God has blessed me greatly and you are a huge part of my success!
Kae
Add comment October 16, 2009
kaequeen
Prayer Request
Hey guys,
Over the past few days I have had the privilege to be able to talk with some old friends from Brazil. You have no idea how big of a blessing this has been on my life. It has added a greater zeal and passion for Brazil and it’s people more than ever. One of my friends is also helping me learn to be more fluent in Portuguese. I have a long way to go, but this practice is definitely helping. In return I have also been able to help with their English studies.
Right now I really want to lift up one of my Brazilian friend’s dad. Despite the fact that the rest of his family are devoted and dedicated Christians he has yet to accept the Lord. Please pray that in some way I might be able to be a witness to this man or encourage his family to be. Pray that God softens his heart and that he is willing to hear the gospel message.
In general please also pray for Brazil. There are many lost people groups in that country and many people in need of a Savior and hope. If you are reading this please lift up that country right now. They need your prayers.
With a Burdened Heart,
Kae
Add comment September 14, 2009
kaequeen
Approved for Europe
In the past week I have had to put a lot of work into the application for my Europe trip. I had an interview with Light ministries and had to get a bunch of reference forms filled out! I was nervous that I would not be able to go on the trip, but then I just prayed that if it was God’s will I would be put on the team!
Today I just got the email that said I was approved!!! I am excited and nervous all at the same time! Our team will start to meet weekly very shortly.
I realize that you have not heard much about the trip and to be honest I don’t have a lot to tell you. I will try my best to keep you informed however.
The a country that is torn and ravished by a very recent war. The Muslim community watched in horror about 15 years ago as their Catholic neighbors slaughtered their families and friends. This war left the Muslims hating Christians and full of emotional problems. This country needs a genuine hope and a sincere Christian example.
Although it is illegal to openly present the gospel in Bosnia my team will be witnessing through various ways such as food distribution. This ministry will be more than just dropping off a few months worth of food at their door and leaving. It is cultural that when a visitor comes to the home they will invite you inside the house for coffee. This gives us the perfect opportunity to minister! We will also be doing some other ministries that focus on each of our individual talents. Another big ministry we will be participating in is that we will be staying with an unsaved family while we are in Europe.
If you think of me please pray for this trip and for my team. Right now we still need some more members. Please pray that the right people will have a burden for Bosnia placed on their hearts. Also be with the people. Pray that their hearts will be healed and they will have openness to the gospel. They need hope, and as we as Christians know… God is the only hope we have in this world.
Add comment September 9, 2009
kaequeen
College Update/ New Trip
Wow, college is an amazing place… especially Liberty University. It is the perfect place for those who want to be missionaries. There are so many opportunities available. I am so glad to be an Intercultural Studies major. I think it is the best major there is. I have such a peace about my choice and I feel like I am in God’s will.
Lately I have been striving to spend as much time with God as possible, which isn’t hard when you consider the fact that you can literally feel God’s presence all around the LU campus. He is definitely present here.
With a lot of consideration I have decided to follow God’s will and go to Europe on a short term trip. It will be during my spring break. I will get to you more about the details later, but right now just please be in prayer for the details of the trip and the funds that will need to be soon raised. Our God is mighty and He will provide for me.
Add comment August 27, 2009
kaequeen
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