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‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’
Jeremiah 33:3
 
This is a verse, that has been on my mind a lot over the last while.  If I am honest with myself, life has been busy-TOO busy.  Dont' get me wrong-the variety of things that have kept me busy, have all been good.  However I know that my time with God, has been lacking.  At the end of the day, its hard to pick up my bible and just to read His word when my body is wanting sleep.  The start of the day, is the same as its so easy to 'hit snooze' and turn over for another minute or two.  Personal devotion time never really has been a strength of mine.  For whatever reason, it is easier to pick up a novel and read, then it is my bible.  I have never understood this concept about who I am, as I KNOW I need too/have too/should read scripture more in order to Know God and know His word.  Scripture is quite clear about that.

That said though, God is still showing Himself to me.  He does this in quite a few ways, but recently its been through encouragement from people, who I seldom talk to, about this race and what I will be doing.  I know God provides-i have seen it time and time again in my life, yet I am still 'shell shocked' each time it happens. (If anyone has an answer to why this maybe, I am all 'ears'–or eyes!).  The support from these people/supports, has been awesome and although I know I still have quite the way to go, its comforting.

I made the 'mistake' of asking God for overtime at work earlier this week Monday-thinking that, with Africa coming up in 13 days, it would be good to work a little overtime and then put that money towards this race.  Well, God answered!  The rest of the week I worked an extra two hours each day and I had to laugh to myself as I knew that that was God's answer for me.  (I find that I am quite often the 'bunt end' of His humour side that He has…and I actually love it! Oh the stories I could share!)

This weekend, God has/will provide in another way.  It is our annual senior youth retreat with the youth group I work with in my local church.  I am SO EXCITED for this time set aside to specifically focus on God, enjoy His creation, and hang out with some of the best youth out there as we learn and grow together!   I am praying it is a time of renewal for the youth, and for myself as well as I continue to prepare for Zambia.  Spiritually, there is alot going on (between this retreat and the impact I know Zambia will have yet again on me), and it is super exciting and I know that this is all part of God's plan and in His hands as He continues to shape and mold me.

 

‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’
Jeremiah 33:3
 
I called….
He answered.
 
simple as that.