Thursday, July 4, 2013

Let the journey begin!

WOW, I cannot believe it’s almost here.  I have been waiting for this since October 2012 when I first learned about Healing Faith.  I’m so excited to be leaving a week from today for this great adventure and see what God has planned for me and our team.

As you can imagine, not having done anything like this before, there are a few anxieties starting to creep in.  You start to think crazy things like, what if I freak out at the last minute and can't go, what if that little creepy thing from the Twilight Zone lands on the plane (you know, the one with the straggly teeth and long hair), what if I forgot to pack something I really need, what if..what if..what if?  As I’ve shared these few “what ifs” with family and friends, the one consistent thought that comes to mind is, God has brought you this far, He will see you through.

It truly has been amazing to see God's hand in planning this journey for me.  From the doubts of being a part of a mission team to leaving my family.  God has comforted me in so many areas.  Every time, and I do mean every time, I've had doubt He sends a message.  Whether it’s a donation, a card in the mail from someone in my bible study that I just met, a sweet dream of comfort, or someone asking about the mission trip and excited about the opportunity as well. God speaks in so many ways.

Sometimes I find myself thinking, why am I not more scared or anxious about this journey.  I am about to leave for a country I don’t really know anything about; about to head into an area that is out of my comfort zone for sure.  I’m going to see, hear, smell, touch, taste so many things that I've never experienced before and I wonder how I will handle this all, and will I handle this while demonstrating God’s glory and His light.  And every time I’m comforted in knowing, He has a plan for me and I am walking with HIM in total faith for a safe and memorable journey.

If you get a chance to google this song, please do.  “Walk with Me” by Jesus Culture.  Love it!!  One of my favorites!  Jesus Culture rocks!

Please keep us all in your prayers while we continue to prepare.  Prayers for a safe travel, our health, wisdom, strength, endurance, compassion, care, safety, and that we carry out God's plan for us fully. Amen

Thank you for all the support in donations, encouragement and prayers that have greatly afforded and assisted our mission team with the opportunity to live in Healing Faith with the Segners.  Let the journey begin!!  

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