Well, after a year of waiting, we are down to just 9 days!!! Debi and I are getting so excited to start our journey to Cape Town :) Part of the preparation process for these trips is physical (figuring out what to wear in 55 degrees when you are currently in 95 degrees, packing, organizing supplies, etc), and visiting with friends/family (by now, I think many of them are worried that I will not come back this time and just stay in South Africa forever :) Truth be told, I can't blame them- ha! The other part of the prep is spiritual. I had kind of "fallen off the horse" in that department recently, and by God's mercy, the Shepherd came and brought me back. It is easy to get away from God. One wrong step off the path can easily be followed by another misstep, and before you know it, you are off in the spiritual woods somewhere lost and alone. Jesus is exactly right behind you, but your choices to look forward to your own agenda and desires (selfishness) keeps you from turning around to see Him. Thankfully, a meeting this week shone a bright light on my sin and I was able to see the truth about where I was at and turn around. That's the tricky thing about light in the darkness. At first, it blinded me, but once my eyes became accustomed to it, I could see again. And there had been all kinds of pitfalls around, but now I can see them! On another note, I'm very excited about our summer worship project weekend at church, which starts tonight! I find the timing awesome- the last weekend before I leave, I get to spend the whole thing in worship. Is there any better preparation?! Well, goodbye for now. Please be praying for tonight and this weekend (we will also take the musical project to a prison Monday night, so pray that freedom would take place inside people's hearts and minds!) Thanks!!
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AuthorI am passionate about world missions, specifically the country of South Africa. As an Ambassador for Living Hope Ministries in Cape Town, I am honored to serve with them in impacting their community for Christ! Archives
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