The Inspirational Cornerstone: Desiree Washington set for Cape Town, South Africa

"One From Within Our Ranks"
By: LaCheston T. Moore

Desiree Washington, UWA Student, BOSS Member

“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have” (2 Corinthians 8:12). In this verse, the word declares that we can all reach out and help someone in some way, shape, form or fashion. Regardless of rather its prayer, devoting time to the success of one’s mission or giving financially.

Cape Town, South Africa

Here at the Inspirational Cornerstone we’d like to highlight Ms. Desiree M. Washington, a 19-year-old student from Mobile, Alabama that attends The University of West Alabama. She was recently awarded the opportunity to travel to Cape Town, South Africa on a mission trip to provide educational need for less fortunate children in this part of the world. Throughout the duration of this article, Washington answers a few brief questions on what the opportunity means to her and how she feels it inspires and drives her to be exactly what God has called her to be.

How can I help or how can I make a difference in any given situation is a question that you always seems to hear from a loving and caring person. Well in today’s time, you’ll find many different outlets rather they are non-profit groups, alumni associations, foundations, or for profit companies attempting to better education and opportunities for our young adults. Well this is an attempt to support and uplift one of our very own from within the Christian ranks. What better way to invest the “American Dollar” than on an “American Dream” and the mind of a promising student with a bright future that loves Christ.

The first two questions that we asked Washington was, what do you feel is your “mission” and “purpose” here on earth? She responded by sharing that, “My overall mission here on earth is to be exactly what God has called me to be. I want to be a vessel for Him to utilize how he sees fit. As far as my purpose, I believe God has called me to educate children in low income communities and shed the love of Him on their lives. God has called me to give HOPE.”

The mission trip presented itself to Washington through professor and her college advisor Dr. Mustafa Morsy. Morsy expressed that, “Washington is part of the BOSS (Biology Opportunity and Scholarship for Success) program at the university which requires certain credentials per student and she qualified for not only the program, but the mission trip as well.”

As we proceeded with the interview, we went on to ask Washington “What do you wish to accomplish while you are gone?” She tells us that, “I plan to learn from the young children that I encounter. As well as develop and interpret the type of love that they have and understand their culture. I am hoping to make a difference in not only their education, but also their hearts.”

Desiree has taking it upon herself to promote God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. She is taking her faith with her on the path in which she believes God has laid out for her. We asked her a final question as we concluded the interview and it was very simple. “If you could give anyone any advice on ways to better the world or themselves, what would it be?” As humbly as she could, she simply replies, “Open your heart and love, because “LOVE” is the greatest of all things.”

Desiree with Family

The Inspirational Cornerstone has noticed Desiree Washington for her ambitions, her drive, and her love of Christ. What better candidate to send around the world for experience, than a God-Fearing young lady that wants to do the will of God. We are attempting to utilize our platform to aid her in raising the funds to ensure the trip possible. So if you can find it in your heart to support her in any way possible, she’s accepting all donations as well as the purchasing of a shirt that will help with travel and trip expenses.

So in closing, if you have another quick two minutes, we’d like to pray for Desiree, the possibilities of this mission trip, and all those that will be traveling with her:

Dearly and Most Gracious Father, O how we simply thank you for another submitting vessel to carry the love of you and your only begotten Son throughout the corners of the world. Father right now we pray in a mighty way that this article finds its itself in the hearts of those that are givers, those that are evangelist to help spread the word, those that know the goodness of you and know that you are able to move as you see fit. Father, right now, we pray over Desiree, we pray over everything that her heart desires; everything that she believes to be the will of you Father, we pray collectively as a whole that she allows herself too continuously to be used so that everything will come to past. Father we thank you right now for what you are getting ready to do in this season of Desiree’s life. We thank you for everything that you have keep her from and the mindset to keep her mind and heart towards the hills in which her help comes from. We are believing right now Father that you will pave the way for success for Desiree. Not only with this trip, but with her family, her cousins, her peers, and all of those that come in contact with her. Lastly, but never least, and most certainly not my last prayer, but Father, everyone that has a giving heart on today, I pray that you restore them one-hundred fold Father. Your word declares that “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with measure you use, it will be measured into you.” God we believe in you because your word declares that our faith will get us through trusting in you. As we ask for continued Grace and Mercy to cover us; All of these things, I ask, in the only wise name that matter, your Son Jesus Christ, AMEN!

Ways to Support Desiree...

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Link to Purchase t-shirt: www.booster.com/DeeGoingToAfrica2016