I feel like one of the most blessed people in the whole world right now. Last October I had an amazing opportunity to travel to Burkina Faso, Africa and now once again, I find myself sitting here in a familiar guest house in the city of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. I didn’t know if last year when I left here, if I would have another opportunity to come back to this incredible place, but here I am and I could not be more thankful for another chance to be back.
It doesn’t seem possible that it has been 9 months since I was here last time, but sure enough, it’s been that long. I am learning more and more that time flies. Season come and seasons go, people come and go in our lives, and some doors are shut while others are swung wide open before us. This past year of my life has been a roller coaster of emotions and God has been teaching me so much. Lately I have been thinking a lot about these “seasons” in life that each of us face. Whether we realize it or not, we all go through them. I never thought this time last year that my life would look quite like it does right now, nor that I would be preparing to leave America for the next 11 months.
Last August I was working as a waiter, making very little money and had just returned from an amazing two weeks serving in Peru. I was working to save up to go to Africa in October and trying to seek out the next step in my life. Two weeks before I left for Africa, I was told I had two options, go to Africa or keep my job. I knew God wanted me to come to this amazing place, so I gave up my only job and trusted He would provide. He did just that. On September 27th, my birthday, I got hired at WPFJ 1480 “The Dove.” That was the best job I could have ever asked for. I learned so much from working there and from the people I worked with. I had an amazing boss who pushed me that much more to seek out Gods leading in my life and I am forever thankful for him. Thanks, Charlie Bass.
This past week, the radio station was taken over by Toccoa Falls, and last Friday was my last day. It was bitter sweet for me and I didn’t realize that it would be so tough to leave. I know that I have an amazing year ahead of me, but it was still hard to say goodbye. It seems like yesterday, I started the job and now that “season” in my life is over. The awesome part is I can honestly look back and say I took every advantage of my time there and made the most of it.
I know this is kind of a long blog, but I just want you to grasp what I am trying to say. The Bible says in James 4:14, “Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” Make sure you are making the most out of every season in your life. More importantly, make sure you are living for the Gospel. When I get to the end of my life, I want to look back and have no regrets. I don’t want to waste this life on me. I’m going to choose joy, and press on to make Jesus famous. Love yall.
