On Adventure with God

Hubby and I are leaving for Africa this week. I can't begin to explain the emotions. Not fear or worry or anxiety. But excitement and peace. I really don't think I've done anything...EVER....where I could say with absolute certainty that I knew this was where God wanted me. And don't think that I say that lightly or easily. I've done my share of wrestling with God about this for quite a while.

About six months ago, I was telling God absolutely no way....this couldn't be what He meant....not Africa. But there's a process....His plan...His timing.

God called my best friend and her family to South Asia about 18 months ago. They left us this week for their full-time adventure with God. And I already miss her more than I can say. I remember a time just a short couple of years ago where missions was so far from their thoughts. And then look what God did.

So when my heart started burning about Africa, all I could think of was God's going to ask me to move to Africa. And I was SCARED TO DEATH!! So I dug in my heels and the wrestling began. (Side note: it's really hard to wrestle with God....He's bigger than you....and He'll win...one way or another.) I don't want to move to Africa. But I've come to a place through the wrestling where I just don't want to be afraid of what He MIGHT ask me do. Right now, He wants me on this trip. And that is something that I can and want to do. I'm so sure of it because God has been so faithful to give me all of these little puzzle pieces that have fit so perfectly together....kind of like my own little burning bush. There's just no way to deny Him on this. I still don't want to move to Africa...and God knows my heart full well. But, boy, is there an indescribable peace about being obedient in the thing I know He's calling us to at this exact moment.

There are many sacrifices required for a trip like this. I'll be having to take quite a few days of time off work without pay. Our boys will be without both of us for 10 days. We've never both been away from them together for that long. Our parents are sacrificing time and energy and lots of extra love (well, that part probably isn't such a big sacrifice) to take care of them while we are gone.

But there are so many wonderful things to be thankful for, as well. A job that will allow us to be gone this long....grandparents who live close and are so willing to give our boys their time and attention, even in the midst of their own worry for us...beautiful friends who love us enough to pray....a church so committed to the Great Commission.

We are humbled beyonds words that God would call us to this. I can't wait to share with you all of the wonderful things that I know God is going to do. Won't you please join our adventure through prayer?????