Sun, or Rain?

 

It's another week, and this one started out with sunshine. Sun? Yes, the amazing, rarely-seen-in-April-for-long-periods-of-time sun. Sometimes when I'm looking out the window at yet another rainy day I start thinking of Africa. Will it be sunny all the time? (well, I know there's the rainy season and the dry season) How intense will the rainy season be? Will it rain non-stop, or only once a day? Will I like warm rain, or will it be strange to my Pacific Northwest self? Will I be homesick when there's no rain? Will the streets flood? Will my clothes mold from being damp all the time?

 

Of course, most of these question remain yet to be answered. Other questions come to mind too, regarding food, temperature, how easily I'll learn the language, what sort of friends I'll make, how I'll stay in touch with family and friends, and more.

 



But the Go'd I serve is faithful. He knows my needs. He knows my desires. He knows how far my faith can hold. And He desires the best for me. So why should I not trust Him? Why should I fear the unknown when He is not just beside me, but going before me as well.

"It is the L_rd who goes before you.

He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you.

Do not fear or be dismayed."

(Deut. 31:8)

 

Yesterday I shared about my upcoming trip in a local assembly of believers. They were very welcoming and supportive. Just the sort of place to start out in the support raising. =)  Please continue to lift me up to the Father, that I would present my plans and vision well and that the right people would come alongside me in support.