My first visual thought journal on what the Gospel really means.
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(aka, myself).Be encouraged to light the flame for Jesus. 🔥
The Beginning
For as long as I can remember, I would daydream about going to London, UK. After what felt like years of sketching, painting and imagining myself there, it all started as a simple dream…literally.
Just at the tender age of sixteen years old, I opened my eyes to what seemed like Westminister Bridge, overlooking the magnificent Big Ben in the wee hours of the morning. Just ahead of me, our family strolling across the steady bridge with our lumbering luggage. In my spirit, I knew it was for ministry. It was more than something that felt purely vivid and real. The Spirit of God placed a dream inside me that I didn’t know was there. His dream became mine.
Fast forward nine years later and probably about a hundred different sketches, ideas and plans for a trip I never knew I was taking. If I wasn’t working, I would be spending most free-time hours on Google Maps virtually touring London, checking out the destinations I’ve always wanted to see. But all this time, I still didn’t know why it was such a strong desire in my heart (besides my fascination with all things old, architecture and design of course 😉). As an interior designer, it was also my ambition to soak in the design culture of Europe.
But there was something more.
The True Gospel
There is more to life than me. You know, we all struggle with selfishness from time to time. But reality is, I know that even among Christians, there is a danger of living more to serve ourselves than really living for the sake of Christ. We can either be caught wasting away our life getting over the past, or trying to ‘live our best life.’ These two scenarios have one thing in common: self.
Until we “pick up our cross and follow Him,” when we forsake our own life, there’s no way we can live with His heart in mind. Ever. I know that firsthand in my own experience. For me, I was a stubborn girl too occupied with getting over my past. Trying to let go of things that I couldn’t on my own. Especially after Christ had already forgiven me and transformed me into someone new. I am after all, a new creation.
But that reality really didn’t sink steady like an anchor to my soul until just a couple years ago. God really set me free. I can’t share all the details here on this post, but you get the idea. When you allow God to work on your heart—I don’t mean half-way—you begin to really transform into who He originally made you to be.
That’s what happened to me.
Now, I’m no longer spending my days in the heaviness of condemnation and shame. My heart is free to experience Him and His love not only for myself, but for others who really need it. The Gospel is too good to keep just for ourselves. It’s too good for us to sit in church, receive a good word, and try to apply it in our own lives. It’s too good to keep it in our clique groups and familiar friends. The Gospel is too good to keep hidden under the bushel.
Everyday, people slip into the eternal flames of hell when we refuse to burn for Jesus. And that’s something I can’t ignore.
Destination: London
Long story short, it was only a miracle of God for us to go. There was a defining moment for me this year. I remember walking through the doorway into my bedroom (minding my own business), when I heard the Spirit of the Lord say: “You’re going to Europe soon.” By the grace of God (and my strong, pioneering leader I have as a mother,
), we all came together and believed God for a breakthrough.Here I am now, crossing the ocean to meet Jesus where He is calling. No, it wasn’t easy. Yes, I did pretty much give up. But something inside me couldn’t shake it. We all knew we had to go. And mind you, I didn’t see the full picture, but isn’t that what trust is about? The Spirit was calling me to the deep, reaching out His hand asking, “Do you trust me?”
This time I didn’t want to miss it. I didn’t want to miss Him. If He passed by, would I notice? If He openly sang in the streets, would I hear Him? The Lord’s Spirit is calling out to everyone who carries the same light of Jesus to “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation.” - Mark 16:15
Yes, all creation. To every soul. Even the ones who will reject and despise you, the ones who will accept and the ones who won’t. We all have one responsibility — tell them about Him. It is the Great Commission. A commandment. Not an optional choice to make.
Hungry for Jesus
People are hungry for Jesus. You can see it in their eyes. Empty and lost souls who either have never heard of the word “Gospel,” or have no idea that God has a great and wonderful plan for their lives.
We each went out, determined to spread the fire. We hit the train stations, streets, restaurants, sharing with Uber drivers—everyone and everywhere. All of us together, praying for people, unabashedly sharing the real Jesus. The body of Christ, filled with people from all different countries, gathering as one to tell them there is not only a God who is real, but a God who loves them and wants a relationship with them. I’ve seen people get saved, healed, and I’ve seen the life of Jesus come into what once was cold and dead. I’ve seen hope restored into broken souls again.
After our groups went together, splitting into pairs — I had the same privilege of simply sharing about this real Jesus. Most would laugh or mock me to my face no doubt, but I didn’t let that stop me from seeing a soul get saved.
Final Destination
We arrived to our last destination — Liverpool Street Station. A place most commonly featured in famous Hollywood films and a place I would dream of visiting since I was a child. I never thought I’d be here—in this moment—sharing about the most amazing Good News known to mankind. Amongst the bustling crowds, the Spirit of God points out a young girl no older than me. There she was, sitting on an old stone bench, scrolling through her phone — searching. Sooner than I realize, I find myself standing directly in front of her. Here, the Spirit of God is fastened to her wandering heart. I ask, “Has anyone ever told you that God loves you and has a beautiful plan for your life?”
She eyed unblinkingly and responded with gentle smile, “No, I didn’t know. No one’s ever told me.”
In that moment, the Father’s love swelled within my chest. I eagerly shared with her the same love that came and rescued me. Jesus, who fervently revealed His heart to mine.
“You have no idea, like … I’ve been searching and looking for how I can get close to God, I just didn’t know how,” she professed with hope and relief in her voice.
“Would you like to receive Jesus?” The invitation came out of my mouth as an extended arm of grace. With that, I took ahold of her hands and led her through the salvation prayer. Tears were streaming down both our faces as she repeated every word with such devoted intention. Her life was forever changed that day. A wanderer who is no longer lost. A girl searching to be found was met face to face with Jesus through willing hands and feet. One day, I’ll be able to see her on the other side of Heaven.
This is only one story from everything I’ve experienced here in London. It’s something I’ll always treasure in my heart. Just think: the one place I’ve always dreamed to go became a special, dynamic move of Jesus in this city. If I had never answered the call because of the complications and struggles of getting here, that precious girl would have never known Jesus. The people we talked to and prayed for would have never even taken one thought about God. You see, I could’ve kept the fire hidden behind fear and shame. I could have kept it buried underneath pain. But we are never meant to hide the light under the bushel.
This is only one example of what it looks like. What it means to carry God’s heart into all the world. It starts with the fire burning alive in our own hearts and spreading it throughout the earth. But it doesn’t have to be in another country, it can be in your local grocery store, neighborhood, workplace—anywhere.
The point is, where God calls you—JUST GO. Let go of everything that’s holding you back from shining your light. Burn for Jesus in these last days. Be filled with the Holy Spirit! Don’t just watch revival from the sidelines—you are the revival.
Every nation—every soul,
Let's go change the world. 🌎
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation.” - Mark 16:15
Foundational scriptures:
“…Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” - Isaiah 6:8
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” - Matthew 5:14-16
“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!” - Romans 10:14-15
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation.” - Mark 16:15
Beautiful story!
I am humbles to read this!
Feels like walking on holy ground, witnessing such love for Jesus and absolutele beautiful gifs and talents. Blessings in abundance!