This is what I'm thinking on tonight.
Ever get to a point where you just know that soon you will be walking through a door in your life--and after you walk through that door, you will never be the same?
I have walked through 'doors' that have changed me, but at the time, I thought it was not such a big deal. Maybe that was due to ignorance. Maybe that was due to age or immaturity--or maybe I was just oblivious.
For example, BM--Before Married (No, it's not what you thought!.) Mark and I got married--we drove away to Mackinac Island to begin our life--and life was pretty much never the same--most of the time, in a good way!
We went to the hospital, had a baby, drove home and they forgot to give us an owner's manual--life was never the same. Two more times--same deal, different baby, all together new owner's manual was needed--still, empty handed! Life will never be the same!
College--figured out the party life was not working for me and decided I needed a lot more of Jesus in my life. Life was not the same.
In three days, I leave on a plane, get off and walk through another door. The door to Africa--at that point I assume I will leave a lot of preconceived notions behind. All those stereotypes that have gone along with the word "Africa" since I was a little girl. And I'm hoping that that is not the only things that will be shattered as I get off that plane. I am praying a heart that can many times be hard and protected will be broken--broken by the same things that break God's heart.
Actually, I am hoping that my status quo life may be shakened up a bit--I'll let you know what is different after I walk through that door. One thing for certain, something has to give.
6 comments:
I am so excited for you guys!!! What an opportunity! I love you both!!! Mavis
Exactly...blessings. I have always thought that God wants to shake up our lives...and yet, we are not stirred...we are grounded in the word of the Lord and we know that all is well.
This is exciting. The trip is almost here. I pray that God does more than you can ask or imagine in A. I will pray for you and Nora. B
I think I know the feeling. When we went to Nicaragua, we returned changed people. Not changed in an everyday sort of way, but in an eternal sort of way. Hard to describe, but I bet you'll know what I mean once you're there.
I pray for the change that is due. I hope you'll see contentment as you've never seen it before, in a people that have no reason to be content. I hope the word joy means something different to you once you return. And I'll be praying for safe travels for you and those that surround you. Let it change your life... just let it.
This is so exciting! I can not wait to hear about everything God reveals to you while you're there. I'll be looking forward to the first "after Africa" post!
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