We were asked to write a blog about how we felt before leaving on this mission trip. Here is what I’m expecting…
As I have been experiencing the beginnings of this journey, God has already rocked my world. In every step of the process so far He has provided over and above anything I’ve needed. He’s given me peace that totally confuses the people around me. God has been more visible in the last month than in most of the 24 years of the rest of my life. I’m not saying He hasn’t been there for everything, but that I’m more aware of His presence in this process. It’s been absolutely incredible!
So, while I’ve been preparing for the next year of my life, there have been lots of things crossing my mind about what could happen. I don’t know if they’re so much expectations or if they’re more curiousity about what God is going to do. I think more than anything, I’m expecting God to do the Un-expected!
Just for kicks, here’s a list of “expectations” that have been running through my head about The World Race:
- I expect to get homesick
- I expect to be heartbroken over the things I see
- I expect to be stretched in ways that I can’t fathom
- I expect to be broken in order for God to put me back together
- I expect to fall even more in love with Jesus
- I expect to be wrecked for the ordinary
- I expect to see God do things that I could never explain
- I expect to be pushed to the end of what I think I can handle, and then see that God allows me to go further with Him
- I expect to make life long friends
- I expect God to show me more of Himself
- I expect God to comfort, heal, and love through me
- I expect to never be the same
These are just a few things…there is so much more to what God will do. I’ll probably look back at this list and just laugh. My expectation is to experience the unexpected…I’m ready to go where God leads no matter what that looks like. One of my favorite verses continues to be Joshua 1:9- “Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous: Do not be terrified or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go!” He promised He’d never leave, and I’m taking it to the bank! He’s got me covered, and I can’t wait to see what He’s got in store for us all!
