Well, I tried to go to Japan today. That didn't work out too well. My flight got delayed for several hours and then eventually cancelled. They sent me to a hotel for the night without my luggage. When I started weeping about not having a change of clothes, the lady looked super uncomfortable and gave me an extra set of travel shampoos. Super helpful. I will probably laugh about that later. I logged onto Facebook to see pictures of the rest of the team at a BBQ in Sendai. Naturally, I wallowed in self-pity. Now here I am in my hotel and I'm reading this:
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:4
God is bigger than these ridiculous tactics that Satan is using to delay, discourage, and distract me. I think today was a little nudge from God asking if this summer I'll crumble if things don't go according to my plan or if I'll trust him to care about the little details - and the big ones. He's asking me if I'll go to him in prayer or be paralyzed by my fear and lack of control.
In their hearts humans plan their course, but The Lord establishes their steps.
Proverbs 16:9
Hopefully, a rough start to an inspiring time for you and those you meet in Japan. The disciples certainly did not have an easy time of it either. Take care and I was truly sorry to hear about the peanut butter now gracing a TSA agents lunch.
ReplyDeleteMonica
You're on the Lord's errand. So we, your loving backup crew at home, will keep praying and trusting that He will provide for you. Call on Him for strength and comfort, sweetheart. He is your refuge and He loves you more than all of us put together! (I still wish I could rush where you are with clean clothes, munchies, and as many big hugs as you can handle.) Please keep in touch. xoxoxo Aunt Debbi
ReplyDelete