Look at the birds of the
air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly
Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? –Matthew
6:26
If
I take a moment to stop and think about what I am doing, I am tempted to think
that I am crazy. There is so much
uncertainty ahead and so many places danger could be lurking. Why am I leaving my comfort zone? Do I have what it takes? Is my medical knowledge going to be
enough? What if I don't learn French? Did I bring everything I need? What if this dream becomes a nightmare? Did I hear you correctly, God?
Through
the uncertainty, I am learning to rest in the promises of my heavenly Father
who knows every detail of my life and, like any father, wants the best for His
children. He promises He is with us through everything and will not leave us during tough times. There will certainly be tough times and disappointment ahead, but His word says I can make it through any situation with His help.
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid or terrified…for the LORD your God goes with you; he will
never leave you nor forsake you."
-Deuteronomy 31:6
The
truth is, alone I probably do not have what it takes and at times my medical
knowledge will not be enough, but I believe that God put the desire for medical
missions in my heart, saw that desire to fruition and certainly will not leave
me all alone now. He has brought me this far and He will finish the work He has started. As I seek Him, He will give me what I need as I need it.
I've been listening to this song a lot lately...
"There's not a place where I'll go, You've not already stood!"
"There's not a place where I'll go, You've not already stood!"
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that I will learn French well (and quickly) over these next 6 months!! I pretty much know zero French right now.
**The views and opinions expressed in this blog are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of Samaritan's Purse.
