SOOOOO I’ts June and I leave in January. By my calculations that is 201 Days from now. I must admit I am nervous…. No actually that is an understatement. This entire idea absolutely scares the hell out of me and excites me completely at the same time. I know that this is something that God has called me to do, but that doesn’t make it any less intimidating. I guess if it doesn’t scare you a little it isn’t really worth doing, huh?
I have started getting all my gear (which is pretty fun). Can you say RETAIL THERAPYYY?? I don’t care what you’re buying getting new things is always fun. So far I have my pack, tent, tent footprint, sleeping bag, mummy liner, towel, cutlery, packing cubes, headlamp, and duffle bag for my pack in the airport.
This is a season of preparation for me. I love my family and am not sure I’m ready to leave. But I have counted the cost and I want what God has for me. I know that this trip is going to be amazing. I refuse to let the spirit of fear tell me what I will and will not do. I know that in my own strength, I would make ir maybe a couple months and then want to come home, but I know that in my weakness He is made strong. That I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I heard this quote once and I think it fits and will be an ongoing reminder throughout this journey.
“Our success is not based on our determination to succeed. Our success is based on the fact that our God cannot fail!”
My God cannot fail and so neither will I.
So in the words of Bilbo Baggins,
I’m going to take my pack and go into the world and bring the light and love and compassion of Jesus to everyone I meet!
