No Turning Back

Before I head off to Africa, I will spend the next two months stateside in orientation at the same place where I went to conference and first learned about the job God had for me in Zimbabwe. When my friends ask me what I'm going to be doing at orientation, I don't really have an answer for them. Something about getting kidnapped and killing chickens and learning to drive a stick shift and bonding with other Journeyman and learning so much its like drinking from a fire hose… or so I've heard.

Today is the first day of orientation and I still  have no idea what I'm getting myself into. But walking into the Global Center, everything about this place comes rushing back to me. The sweetness of being surrounded by so many who share a love for the Lord and are answering His call. The ease of friendships and an understanding shared with each person here. The stillness and seclusion from the world and the peace of God's whisper.

And at the same time, there is a little fear.

Fear of the unknown, of transparency, of being stretched beyond my comfort zone... and yet an intense desire for all those things despite the fear, despite the risk. Fear of inadequacy, and yet the comfort of knowing his strength is made perfect in my weakness because it showcases Him, instead of me.

Would you pray for me during these next 8 weeks? Pray that I would be on guard against any distractions that would prevent me from hearing the Lord's voice. Pray that I would have an unshakeable confidence in the Lord's call on my life. Pray that the Lord would begin to work in the hearts of the people of Zimbabwe and prepare them to hear the gospel. And please pray for my visa to get approved the first time around so I can get in the country!