Well, of course I have fear,apprehensions,etc. everybody does. I just don't let them rule in my heart.
the healings that I spoke about in the last post is one reason. Another is community; another is just
how god has and always will take care of everything and has prepared me for the hard lossesI will
face going on this trip and finally, it's just God himself.
Reading my squad mates blogs have helped me immensely. Reading about how everyone is
going to miss their American comforts helps me let go of my own. I'm going to miss one of my best
friend's weddings;I'm going to miss my church and seeing how much our camping supplies cost
makes me a little nervous. None of that matters when I know it is shared by others. when Jesus told
us to leave everything behind and follow him, He wasn't joking,but just like he had his disciples, He
never wants us to go alone.That is and always will be a huge comfort to me.
I remember the past as well. How God has always given me wonderful people who are more then
willing to pay for supplies and other costs. How He has always given me the right people I needed
to be with and just how He has orchestrated everything. It is so amazing to witness that. I forget that
He's got in under control and every time I remember and let go, everything changes and things that
seemed huge just don't anymore.
With His assurance, losing things like central heating; consistent food and housing and the places
and friends I've known aren't so hard. I can keep my family updated through this blog; the sleeping
bags and such will help keep me warm and cozy and The Lord knows every fear, hope and fiber of
me. He has and will always take care of me.
Books,chapters and verses I used:
Matt 6;galatians 6 and ecclesiastes 4:7-12
blessings,
Garvey
