“The idea behind expectations requires that someone does not know the future or outcome and is trying to control behavior to get the desired result. Humans try to control behavior largely through expectations.”
-An excerpt from William P. Young’s book, The Shack

I had put great thought into my expectations of this trip. I imagined many spiritual, emotional, and physical struggles that I may endure and how I would cope with each challenge. I imagined all of the potential miracles that the Lord would perform and all the wisdom that He would impart to our team members.

However, as I reflect upon these expectations, I realized that I had already projected the events to come on our journey. So, what would happen if the projections that I developed for this trip did not reach fruition? I will tell you…I would once again be reminded by the Lord that I am not in control of my life. As I think about all of the struggles that we may encounter, I am reminded by the Lord to “not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself”. As I think about my expectations of experiencing a “miracle” or receiving “wisdom”, I really have no idea of what to expect.

So, as I prepare to embark on this journey in just a few short months, I will try to relinquish control over my expectations/desired results and let the Lord reveal His plans to me.