My name is Diana M Jordan. I love to travel and I love to write. Gratefully , God has chosen me to be both  a missionary and a writer.  I used to have a good job working for the government , my holidays off, I have  a bachelor’s degree from a good university. I had a leadership role at a good church. I am from a big loving family.  But then my life changed. 

    I read the book Kisses for Katie by Katie Davis , and there was something she wrote that changed my life forever ” people who want to change the world, usually do “, From then on I knew God had called me to travel this world and make an impact. I  cried , when I first found out. I was too scared to go off to college let alone around the world. It took some praying and fasting but God helped me with the courage and gave my heart the desire to travel not just for leisure but to share the love I was blessed to grow up knowing and His love with the world. But how ? How could I  impact the world, working a full-time job and doing full time ministry and with my writing skills. Thats when He called me to Africa. 

     When  I returned from Africa in 2016 I knew changes would have to be made in my life. I experienced Gods glory , I knew what it had felt like to be in the mist of His will and I wanted to feel like that everyday. So I asked God what I would need to do to get there, again , and stay there. What was His will for my life. What was His and only His  purpose for my life, what was the next step I should take.

    He responded (through much prayer, fasting , and confirmation). For me to quit my safe job , and live off of faith as a writer/missionary. He told me to love each and every person He sends me to , and sends to me , and to love them as He loves me. He told me to pray for His beloveds all day every day . He told me to do full-time ministry. He also told me to write . 3 books He placed on my heart. 

    I have bills, I have debt, I had dreams. I liked some of the finer things. But I love my God more. I loved Jesus more. His smile is what I lived for and if to make Him smile I had to sacrifice my entire life. Then I would. And I did. And I would do it  again over and over again.

   I was given some precious advice in 2017 , ” dont pick anything up along the way and well, unknowingly (or maybe ignorantly) ” I did. I picked up some things, some titles, some people. Who had no place in my life. The comforting thing is God knew this would happen and He was with me every step of the way showing me the value and lesson in every choice I made, and giving me the strength and bravery and courage to let things go and move on and take responsibility. He also showed me , like a good Father does, that He knew this would happen , that it needed to happen for growth and understanding as to why certain people, titles, and things can not be a part of my journey with Him. He covered by bills for the entire year. ( I praise God for all of the  supporters who continue to love on me through prayer and financial blessings may you be blessed in return). Every accomplishment and mission I can go on , doesnt just glorify the Father but it also edifies the body of Christ. Whever I go you go, whatever I am doing it is a team effort. So Thank You! 

   He also reminded me , there is more to give up. There is more suffering that needs to be done. There is more growth , the process of growth  is never over. But there will always be peace. Joy never runs out and wisdom and understanding will fall upon me daily when I choose to seek Him and my discernment will grow and flourish in ways I could never imagine. If I just hold on. If I just stay obedient.

If I stay faithfull. (every year I choose a word to focus on for growth , this year is faithfull) 

    I loved Gods people so much in the last year., I was able to be there for those that were suffering in almost every way from physical , mental , spiritual and so on.  I did local missions. But didnt go global. And I know He gave me a heart for the global body of Christ. I also did not finish the books He was giving me the opportunity to do and I wasnt as  fruitful as I could have been  in the main gift He has given me which is my writing. So this blog is  to challenge myself in that. As I also write about my journey this year of focusing on my faithfulness to the Lord. I will be also posting a poem, psalm or song daily . This being the first blog, it  was longer than the rest will be. But I do hope that you bear with me as I grow into this blogger style of writing. It is surely an adventure. It is also an accountability tool amongst other things. Last year my word was committed . So its only fair to start this year off with a committment to this blog. 

So for 365 days, I will be writing
365 psalms, hymns and spiritiuals influenced by the scripture

Colossians 3:16 “ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (NKJV)

     At the end of every week one of the pieces will be chosen and presented in a video blog to share with the world. ( If I miss a blog, video , poem, due to mission trips I will post asap.) Though most people love to see themselves in videos I for one prefer behind the scenes , so this is very unconventional for me and actually nerve racking. Which is exactly why I am doing it , to humble myself. It is not about me it is about , you . Whoever you are. The person who by reading this blog, or one of the psalms , hymns and spiritual songs or listening will be impacted, encouraged and motivated to continue to walk with God.

   So with a heart full of faith. I choose to step in obedience and a faithful heart in 2018 where ever that takes me , I know walking with God is always an amazing wild and priceless adventure.

And I thank each and every person who is praying for me and walking with me on this one 🙂

If you would like a particular poem in the video please post below. Also I am not a big typer though I love to write I prefer a paper and pen so I am aware there are most likely typos and I will get the hang of it 🙂 .

Be Blessed,  Be Faithful and Beloved , Smile !

                                                                  Love DMJ ♥

( ps until I actually decide on a website name for permanent use, I do apologize for any and all adds, that will appear on the page because it is free. I do not review them).