YWAM Discipleship Training School

I wanted to share with you all something big that's been growing in my heart. For those who don't know me too well, faith has become something that is very important to me. I grew up in a Christian household and I sort of assumed the label of a "christian" when I wasn't actually living my life for Jesus. I'm not sure if any of you can relate, but I began to live for the world.

I was self centered- I did whatever pleased me and whatever made me happy. It's funny when you think you have everything to make you happy but you're still left feeling unsatisfied, empty or even in a place of darkness. When that happens, we let Satan win. I've done things that I'm not proud of. I didn't know who I was as a person. I thought I had standards and morals, but when I looked at myself in the mirror I didn't recognize myself at all. I felt ugly from shame and hurt and I didn't want anyone to know what I was capable of. I wanted to hide. I didn't think other christians would understand because "they're too perfect". In the Bible, John 3:20 says; "All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed". Satan wants us to feel fear, sadness, insecurities, hatred, resentment and bitterness. He delights in our misery.

After college, I finally understood the meaning of grace. To love someone unconditionally, no matter their past or present actions. This is something I continuously want to strive to practice. Jesus died for our sins as the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enter into heaven. He took away the burden of perfection because we as humans will always fail. So often we may dislike others because we think others have it easier than we do. Jesus came down to earth and lived the life of a man so that he could personally experience the temptations and evils of the world in its entirety. He experienced fear, hate, darkness, sadness, loneliness, extreme suffering, brutality and death. He knows the worst of what each of us are going through and He loves us regardless, without asking for anything in return. His love is unconditional.

For the last couple of years I have had the opportunity to absorb, learn and grow in God's word through my church and my closest friends and family. I've taken in a lot and now I want to give back. I want others to know the transformation I've experienced. It's been weighing heavily on my heart to go and make disciples. While I am scared and don't feel like I have the right words to say; I've decided to step out in faith in hopes of learning more about Christ, boldness and how to love like Jesus loves us. I've decided to go on a six month mission trip with an organization, called YWAM (Youth With a Mission). For three months I will study the Bible in depth, be discipled, and learn how to share God's word. The following three months I will be sent to a third world country (which I do not yet know where) to spread God's word to the unreached nations- those who have never heard about God or even seen a bible. I am asking for support as I cannot do this alone. Because of the mission's long duration I have to quit my job as a flight attendant to pursue this mission. Many of you know how badly I've wanted to be a flight attendant and the struggles it took to get that job during COVID. Despite societal pressures and some major setbacks, I stood my ground in truth and God blessed me with my dream job. He made a way when everything seemed against me.

With that being said, I know without a doubt that I am being called to follow after God more than ever now, because He always has a better plan for me than I could ever imagine. I strongly feel that YWAM is where I am supposed to be, and it's worth giving up any job to further God's kingdom. I am trying to fundraise $10,000 to help contribute towards tuition, books, flights, and housing for six months. Please do not feel burdened to give me money. If you are not in a position to support me financially, I ask for your support through prayer. Please pray that God will give me strength, boldness, courage (extra dose of this please!), wisdom and the right words to share with others. But if you feel called to help me in any amount, financially, as I go to make disciples and carry out God's mission- I would be forever grateful for your support! You can help support me financially by sending money through GoFundMe linked on my facebook or through the Venmo app. My Venmo is @daniellevoyles.

I cannot thank you enough for your prayers, love, and any support you can provide, whether it’s financial or spiritual. I will be sending out pictures and brief updates of my journey through this mission so you may see how your support is changing lives around the world!