The joy is rising in my heart as I prepare to leave for Romania tomorrow on a mission trip. I never realized how much someone has to do when they leave for a longer trip. Sometimes I find myself getting a little overwhelmed or hearing the voice of the enemy saying, “What the heck are you doing?”. But taking a longer trip like this has been a dream of mine since college. Relationships are what God has called me to and there is so much depth built in a relationship when you have spent more time together. I’m praying for those special women God will have me interact with. I pray I could inspire them to use their lives and spiritual gifts to further impact the Kingdom. It’s exciting for me to know I will not be around Americans. I will be living, visiting and ministering right along side of Romanian nationals. This means that all the ministry goes directly into the culture and the people. I will get to know Romanians so much closer because I will not have English speaking Americans to run to. I devoted Monday this week to praying for this trip and for God to pave the way before I go. It’s comforting to know that he goes before me like a “lamp unto my feet” and that he already knows all the little bumps I will run into….and his grace is waiting there for me. May you be resting in his future and present grace too! I hope to update FB and my blog often so come on the journey with me!
`The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Dt.31:8)
I chased the wind, but i chased in vain,
I chased the earth, but it would not sustain
There's only one, Who never fails to beckon the morning light
There's only one who sets loose the gales and ties the trees down tight
When all around my soul gives way
He then is all my hope and stay
there's only one, only one…Holy one
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