I never really wanted to go to Africa, ever.
In high school I received prophetic words from the Lord calling me to Eastern Europe and Guatemala. So far in the race I have gone to Guatemala along with other parts of Central America and to parts of Eastern Europe. Never did the Lord speak Africa or give me a great passion for Africa. However, here I am, in Africa for three months. It reminds me of some things that the Lord began speaking my last month in Europe, in Romania. On our second day in Romania we went to a national Christian conference. The speaker encouraged us to ask the Lord to show us something new about himself. This struck a cord with me. I realized I had come to a place of complacency or foolishness where I had forgotten that there are so many wonders about God I am yet to know. This brought a great change in perspective for me. I was reminded that what I have seen, what I have experienced, what I have sought is only a tiny piece.
My experience in Africa is similar. Even though I never asked to or cared to see God in the midst of Africa, God wanted to show me himself in the midst of Africa. I tend to believe the image of God is found all over creation and that include Africa. There are pieces of God's image and character I could never experience if I had not come to Africa. Here I have seen a great joy, a great belief, a great power and a great contentment.
(Some pictures from Africa)
The moment we got off the airplane I was so joyful and excited about what Kenya had to show me and teach me. Plus only moments after leaving the airport we saw zebras, giraffes and baboons. But on a serious note, the people were full of energy especially the children. They could here us 100s of yards away and would begin running towards us yelling "MZUNGU, MZUNGU, MZUNGU!" or my favorite "HOW ARE YOU? HOW ARE YOU? HOW ARE YOU?" or "I'M FINE, I'M FINE I'M FINE!". (That was about the extent of their English, I was always got a laugh at them telling me they are fine without even asking.) In regards to their belief, the hundreds of people who welcome us into their home always believe that when we come to share the Gospel, Jesus is going to teach them something new. This eases a lot of pressure when we are on the spot be asked to preach or speak for 1200 high school girls! There is a lack of knowledge because of a lack of Bible's, but this leaves them eager to hear about God and quick to believe. I have witnessed more spiritual warfare in Africa than anywhere else. I have heard all my life that there is more in Africa, and I have witnessed that this is true. It is commonly spoken of and prayed against. I have a memory of hearing from across the street a lot of commotion. We were riding pikipiki's riding around going from house to house. We stopped and were told that the principle at the school across the street was a devil worshipper and the school was invaded my demons. It is real stuff and we must be prepared at all times. 
(This is Faith, I preached with her in my arms one Sunday! Cutest baby!)
I think this expectancy God has been teaching is extremely important and he wants us to all learn it and believe it. Whether it is a new attribute of who God is, a new word from the Lord, a new land barring his image or a new spiritual awareness we need to learn to expect more.
I am trying to throw out my pride and allow God to be free to move and be ready to see him move however he pleases.
