With only less than a week left in Zambia, I think back on my time I‘ve spent here so far. In only three short weeks I have learned so much and have been tested in ways I was not expecting. I have learned that Jesus‘s plans for me often do not line up with my own and that he will often shatter any expectations I have for myself or life in order to help me grow in ways I never realized I needed to. This trip has and will probably continue to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, in terms of pushing past difficulties and comfort zones. Many times here already I have found my patience and my faith being tested and rather than being able to walk away I have been forced to face problems head on and put my trust in God, which is not something I often do at home. God is for sure teaching me to not lean on my own understanding of things and rather trust in Him in ways I never have. God loves me so much that He refuses to let me stay where I am and rather He continues to call me higher and expects more of me as a Christian, and I’m so thankful for His endless love. Just as a am feeling more comfortable and at home where I am, I am also preparing to leave and create a new home in Zambabwe and continue to strengthen my relationship with God. I am so excited to see what He has planned for me at my next destination and I just pray that through every challenge and uncomfortable situation that I will put my trust in Him above all else and find comfort in that.
Love and miss you guys at home!
