This Might Sound Random... But the UK's Been on My Heart Lately!

Wow, I really don’t know how to start this blog! This is so random—but here we go. Jesus, help me get these words together! 😅

Lately, the UK has been burning on my heart, and I’ve never even been there! I honestly don’t know much about the UK, so this whole thing is a little hard to wrap my head around. But here’s how it started:

It all began with a casual conversation with my dad about coffee. We were just chatting about who has the best coffee in the world, and I randomly said, “I bet the UK has some good coffee!” Then out of nowhere, the words popped out of my mouth: “Maybe I could minister to the people in the UK.”

My dad—always supportive—immediately said, “You could!” I was caught off guard. That moment stuck with me. Usually, conversations like that come and go, but this one didn’t leave me. That night, I couldn’t sleep. I had all this energy, and the UK just kept pressing on my heart.

So, I prayed. Eventually I told myself, “Girl, it’s way past your bedtime—you need sleep.” 😴

But that night, I had flashes of the UK in my dreams—maybe just because it was on my mind. Still, when I woke up the next morning, it was still burning.

I thought, “Okay, Lord… I’m going to ask again. What do You want me to do with this? ”I played some soft worship music and started journaling everything I was feeling.

I ended that journal time saying, “God, I’ll just wait on You.” But the burden didn’t go away.

Then I remembered something my pastor once said:

“There are two types of people in the Kingdom—waiters and action takers. And usually, God calls you to do the opposite of what comes naturally.”

Wow. I’m a waiter through and through. I will wait on the Lord all day long. But that word reminded me: sometimes you just have to take action in faith.

So here I am—writing this blog, putting it out there for all to see, without having it all figured out.

I feel unqualified & I don’t know what I’m doing. 😳

But I’m doing it anyway—because this is obedience. I’ve learned lately that Jesus doesn’t wait for us to have the perfect blueprint He just calls us to trust Him and move.

So if I look a little crazy for putting this out there. Well then, let me be crazy for Jesus. 

Even if this is for just one person in the UK, I’m thankful. You are seen. You are worthy. And you’re on my heart.

Your Kingdom Sister,

Jessica 💛