In love with Colorado

I’ve only been here in Colorado a short time, but already, my love for this place runs deep.

My heart and passion for these people and this place is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. I am more confident then ever that God brought me here with a divine purpose, and every single circumstance and every single phase we find ourselves in, throughout our lives, is perfectly constructed by God to be used for his glory.

One of the coolest things is being able to see God in every direction, from the snowcapped mountains to the glistening lakes to the tall pines. His craftsmanship is evident. I have never felt more in the palm of my Creator's hand then I have since I arrived here. God is sharpening and preparing me in way I could never of imagined.

The people placed in my life since getting here have been the biggest blessings. I have been loved on, encouraged, and uplifted since day one, and I am loving it. I feel as though I have been here forever, not just a few short days.

We will be working with an awesome new church here called The Pursuit Church for the next month. I look forward to serving, helping the church distribute food to the homeless children of Fort Collins. There are more than 900 homeless children in this area. The number is heartbreaking, and I cannot wait to serve and love on them in any way I can.

One of the hardest things is picturing a child without a home.  The injustice of it burns down to my core. If there is any way to alleviate any of their hurt or discomfort, it truly will be an honor for me. Pray, pray, pray for these precious little ones, that not only they find the homes they deserve, but also that they will find a love that is never failing through Jesus — a love that makes broken things whole again, and brings peace where there was none.

Kali Hellinghausen, a student at Northwestern State University, is serving with Go Now Missions  in Fort  Collins, Colo.