So I've never had a blog before, but I'm willing to try something new.
I think of life as a journey. This is probably because my life has been made up of a series of trips both short and long. I've learned that it really isn't about the destination as much as about how you get there and what you learn along the way. As I've been thinking about this race and my part in it, Lewis and Clark come to mind. They are like me in that they knew they were headed for the ocean, but they had no idea how long and hard that journey would be. Or what kind of beauties and problems they would experiance.
I know my goal is the Kingdom of Heaven on earth and God's will to be done in me. But I get the feeling I have no idea what I'm getting into. Despite this, I have absolute confidence that God will make it work out. I want you to know this kind of unshakable faith and certainty is not the norm for me. I am usually worrying about something or other. But not this time. I know that I know that I know God is in this and He will not let me down.
I can't wait to get started. I want to be stepping off the plain and breathing the hot air of Africa for the first time. I want to meet my brothers and sisters in Christ. I want to see how they worship. I want to learn their language. I want to play with the kids and pray for the sick. I want to see miracles.
So this is me stepping onto a new path heading a different direction. Bring it on.
