Share: Evan Gabriel, South Dakota

What if God had been preparing you for your calling long before you even knew it? In this week's ML Podcast episode, Evan Gabriel shares his incredible story of surrender, and the undeniable ways God has provided every step of the way.

From anonymous donations covering his mission trip costs to a dresser at the perfect time, Evan's story is a powerful reminder that when God opens doors He also equips you for the journey. As Evan prepares to head to South Dakota for six weeks of ministry immersion, his message is simple: trust God, be patient, and surrender.

Chapters

• 0:00 - 10:56 Chapter 1: Accepting the Call and Learning to Wait
  We hear how a young man came to accept a call to ministry and then had to practice patience when the next steps did not immediately materialize.
• 10:56 - 22:35 Chapter 2: God Removes Every Obstacle
  When financial concerns threatened to prevent the missions trip, God provided in extraordinary and undeniable ways, making it clear the trip was meant to happen.
• 22:35 - 32:40 Chapter 3: A Conversation Four Years in the Making
  On the final day of the missions trip, a pastor revealed he had been praying specifically over this young man for four years and extended an invitation to come and intern in ministry.
• 32:40 - 56:48  Chapter 4: Preparing in Word, Prayer, and Surrender
  In preparing for six weeks in South Dakota, intentional Scripture reading, journaling, and a growing posture of surrender have become the foundation for stepping into the unknown.