Our adventure to Africa that is!!! About a year ago when I heard that our church was going to gather people and head to Africa I immediately thought - I'm going!!! I've always wanted to visit Africa in particular. I don't know why - but my heart yearns to help them, to tell them about Jesus. And today, I'm off to do it. And I'm soooo excited!!!!
Our church put together an amazing team of people and I already love them all dearly! We have been preparing for this day in prayer and physical preparation. We already have to take two planes to Chicago so that all of our stuff will get to Africa.
On the verge of every trip - no matter where it is to, I get a bit nervous. The dreaded "what-ifs" creep up on me and crush my joyful anticipation. This morning was no different. I woke up early, prayed fervently for safety, health, my kids while I'm away, my parents, the missionaries, our team, etc . . . and then I just got out of bed and decided to do my devotions.
What a great idea that was - This is what today's passage was. Out of Jesus Calling for Feb. 14th:
Give yourself fully to the adventure today. Walk boldly along the path of Life, relying on your ever-present Companion. You have every reason to be confident, because My Presence accompanies you all the days of your life - and onward into eternity.
Do not give in to fear or worry, those robbers of abundant living. Trust Me enough to face problems as they come, rather than trying to anticipate them. Fix your eyes on Me, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and many difficulties on the road ahead will vanish before you reach them. Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that I am holding you by your right hand. Nothing can separate you from My Presence!
So I read this with a huge smile on my face. Of course He had this for me today, of course He did!!! And I'm relieved - and the joy has returned! I'm so excited for what God is going to do for us in Senegal. I'm anxious to get back and share our stories and pictures with everyone!
Continue to pray for us daily - that we will be able to bridge the language barrier, for safety and health and that we can adequately show them the love of Jesus.
So excited - let the adventure begin!!!!
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