Hi, my name’s Ella and I did my DTS at YWAM Townsville in July 2022.
Doing my DTS in that time frame was not my intention at all. I originally applied in July 2020 with the hope of being here in January 2021, but with where the world was at with Covid-19, my hopes of coming got pushed back every six months, for two years! In the moment I was frustrated, angry, and couldn’t understand why this was happening. I was so confident that God had called me to do a DTS and to do it at this specific YWAM base. Through all my confusion it caused me to wrestle with God and search my heart and intentions for this season. He would always say back to me “I told you the plan not the time, trust me”. Little did I know that at the start of my YWAM journey, that those 2 years of waiting would be crucial in building my trust and dependence on God. I learnt to seek him in every decision I made. When I felt like I was looking at a brick wall, I learnt to trust that God has a plan for me and that He has a greater understanding of all things.
The thing about faith is that you can’t have it if you already know all that is going to happen. Faith is trusting God in the unknown because of His faithfulness and our confidence in who He is. During my waiting season, I didn’t just sit at home and wait for the day to come when I could cross the world. I lived, and lived to the fullest. I served at my church, I stepped out in roles of leadership, I fostered friendships, and built new ones. I invested in people while continuing to grow my foundation in Jesus because I knew that’s what God was asking of me. I’m beyond thankful that God gave me those two years- He knew the areas I needed preparing and He knew the perfect season for me to do my DTS.
If I could encourage you in anything, it would to be remember that God created the heavens and the earth and everything in it. He created you and your purpose, so seek Him for guidance and He will make your path clear. You may not always know or see the next step, but God does. And He will take those steps with you.
Also, if you’re in a waiting season, don’t stay still. God can’t steer a ship that’s not moving. There is always something God wants us to be growing in, so invite Him in to teach you. I’ve seen God work in my life in ways I never expected, and I know He will do the same for you.
Let today be the first of many where you say yes in surrender to God.
Ella Dennett
Ella has been serving with YWAM Townsville, full time since 2023. She volunteers in our cafe and loves having the opportunity to connect with the community, meet new people and put a smile on their face- even if it’s just for 10 seconds!
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