2 months and 2 days

I would be lying if I didn't say I was completely terrified for this trip to Uganda. God is really stretching me outside of my comfort zone. I know that it is all under his control and in His hand, but it doesn't stop the fear from creeping in. Multiple airplanes, foreign countries, being halfway around the world and being away from family and friends is not my idea of comfort. This stretching is helping me grow though, every day leading up to this trip has been a new battle of faith. I know that this is necessary to completely experience the freshness and newness of God.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand. Isaiah 41:10

When I first started preparing for this trip I kept hoping that God was kidding, that it was a joke and the laugh would be on me. I would find myself trying to talk God out of the idea just to find myself later that day in a situation of overwhelming peace with God. My prayer was, "Okay, God, if this is really your will, show me how you are going to make this happen." And boy did he show up!

The Lord is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?  Psalm 27:1

Here I am now, two months and two days until my trip, and my money has been raised because of the overwhelming generosity of friends and family and God's willingness to work in their hearts. The flights have been booked because God heard our prayers to lower the price to our budget. I have some new friends, because God put this team of women together and knew what we all needed. We have the money for a Ugandan BBQ as a special treat for the mum's we're going to serve. I will have accrued all the necessary time off from work I need.

Rise up, this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it."  Ezra 10:4

With the overwhelming fear I feel everyday, there is also overwhelming excitement. I'm excited to meet my sponsored child and hug her. I'm excited to spend time with other children of God and worship and fellowship with them. I'm excited for the new friends I know I will make. I'm excited to experience the life change. I am excited to learn from other Godly women.

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand will be my guide

where feet my fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed and You won't start now

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

let me walk upon the waters

wherever You would call me t

take me deeper than my feet could ever wander 

and my faith will be made stronger

in the presence of my Savior.

If you're the praying type, please join me in prayer for our team, and the women we are going to serve. If you feel lead to pray for me specifically, it would be greatly appreciated.

Love, Lora