How do I feel? Denial.
This is real. And I can’t explain it but at this moment I
really can’t believe it is finally happening!
This last weekend my home church prayed for me in all of
their services. It was neat to look out into the audience and make eye contact
with so many familiar faces that are behind me in this. But as I stood there
listening to the Pastor explain the ministry and how they can be praying, my
mind was thinking, “huh, that seems like a God orchestrated ministry, but who
would choose to go there?” It wasn’t until I realized everyone was clapping
that the description was about me. Not kidding, it was like I wasn’t even
there!
My bags are packed, weighed and locked. Four action packer
bins and two suitcases. I total of 320lbs of weight. My life in six containers.
Kinda crazy.
I can’t wait to step foot in Kenya again. To smell the smell
of Nairobi, to embrace the crazy driving, to hear Swahili being spoken all
around me, to take in so much history. But that is only the beginning. The next
step, orientation, final shopping trips, packing preparation and reconnecting
with old friends leads up to two flights that will allow me to settle in my new
home.
But knowing in this moment, that I am right where God has
me, makes me so excited for the plans He has in the coming weeks and months and
years. It is a joy to walk this path with so many alongside me. The stories I
have heard of people praying for me having heard my name in a church service or
on a plane and having no idea what God was actually doing is just amazing to
me! I look forward to sharing those in the coming days. But for now I gotta
rest. Just a few hours and I’ll be on a plane!
Jesus,
I am in awe of You! When I gave my life to You 10 years ago
I had no idea what that really meant. But You have shown Yourself faithful in
so many ways that as I take this step, no matter how difficult the days are to
come, that You are right there with me, and still as faithful as You always
have been. Remind me often of Your presence and may Your light shine bright
wherever You send me! May I continue to be obedient in everything You ask me to
do and say. And at the end of each day may You always receive all the glory
that is due You!
I love You and grateful to be called Your child.
It is in Your name I pray,
Amen
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