Well, tomorrow morning (KC time) or early evening (Spain
time), I arrive in Granada.
Leaving my family yesterday was reminiscent of the day they
left me at college – really hard. This
time I had a slightly different realization though. A year is quite longer than a couple of
months. I am so thankful for the time I
was able to spend at home this summer with them, and I know that the day I
return will be a joy-filled reunion. God
has blessed me with an awesome family who loves me a lot.
Yesterday was filled with a four-hour delay, but thankfully
we made it safely to Philadelphia amidst the last of the storms. Between that time and my flight, I had some
time to think and pray. I realized that
even though this is really hard, this is an area where my faith can be
increased, and I believe it will be.
My whole life as I know it is changing, but the Lord’s peace
has covered this entire process. He is
so gracious. My usual tendency is to
seek for control and to worry, but God’s grace has been over this whole period
of considering a year in Spain, raising support, and leaving. He truly redeems us in every aspect, and
although I still have to battle my desire for control and worrying in other
areas, He has shown His goodness again and again.
While reading through Psalm 25-27, I am reminded that the
Lord is steadfast and faithful. Those
who trust in Him will not be put to shame.
He desires intimacy with His children, and He is our rock and
refuge. Leaving just puts this into a
more tangible experience. Our choice is
to believe or not to believe. My cry has
been the same as the father in Mark 9, “I believe; Lord, help my
unbelief.” I pray that this is your
heart as well. We are loved by God in
our weakness. He knows our struggles; He
sees the depths and loves us the same.
He is truly worthy of our trust and adoration.
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