Departure

We leave today (technically)! How amazing is that? God has been so amazing throughout this entire process. I know that each of us has an awesome fundraising story. God has made is so evident that we are going exactly where he desires. Today was great because we got to meet Holly, a wonderful woman who work for LIA, who briefed us on the culture of Kenya. I'm pretty sure while we are all SO excited about getting on the plane, we are also very nervous...except maybe Zach who is probably the most flexible and prepared person for what we are about to see.

Last night Bailey and I were discussing how completely unworthy we felt to be going on this journey. We discussed the possibility that we were mistakenly chosen to be going and that Will and Ben may have just not wanted to admit an error. However, today Holly gave us great peace by saying that if we weren't nervous there would be a problem with our mindset. Also, she was gracious enough to remind us that in our insufficiency God is sufficient. Today in our devotion time I read Phillipians 4:4-7 "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

How many times have we, as Christians, read or heard that verse? It takes on an entirely new meaning when you realize that you will literally be guarding your hearts and minds with Jesus Christ as your shield and that you will be solely relying on his grace. Today will be an exciting day. Please keep your prayers coming. We appreciate them all.

Robin