We were asked to write a blog about how we felt before leaving on this mission trip. Here is what I’m expecting…
I have been trying to write this for a week and just couldn’t make a list of my expectations.
As much as we plan things or have ideas about things… let’s face it, God’s plans and ideas are ALWAYS better. There are so many expectations that I “think” I have and then God always always always blows me out of the water. He knew what He was talking about when He said, “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20). I never want to limit God and the ways in which He will work. I can’t even begin to think about all the things that God has in store for us… I just want to have a heart that is open and willing. All I know is that my little tiny bubble of a world is going to be rocked.
Though, one thing i do expect is to be OVERWHELMED. Who am I kidding, I already feel like that… a bit overwhelmed about being gone for so long, about missing friends, family and events. Overwhelmed with preparations. Overwhelmed with nerves but also with great excitement. His grace is sufficeint, His grace is sufficient. It’s going to be good and yes, I am expecting GOOD things to happen. That’s just what kind of God we serve. He’s good and He’s BIG. I just want to believe God for too much… and I know He will give me more than that.
oh yeah… and i am SO excited (and scared out of my little boots) to meet everyone who I will be calling family for the next year of my life. It’s kind of like The Real World, only a million times better.
in a nutshell,
this is how I feel:
