That's right, after today, there are only three days left before Beth and I leave for Ghana. Sunday, is the big send off at Grace Bible Church. God has taught me so much this summer as I have been preparing for this trip. A study in Hezekiah came at the opportune time....God's timing is always perfect. Hezekiah had such a love for God's Word that he had some of his scribes copy Proverbs 25-29. His life was fashioned by these proverbs. He cleaned out the temple. (I need to keep my temple clean-get the junk out!) He reinstated the sacrifices (My life needs to be a living sacrifice.) He responded to God's rebuke with repentance and a humble spirit. (I must not be so stiff-necked in spirit that I do not 'hear' God when He rebukes me.) He stood up to those who attacked him and the city of Jerusalem by trusting in God alone. (I must do the same when Satan attacks.) He prayed that his prayers be answered "that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the LORD God, You alone." 2Kings 19:19 ( I must remember that God answers my prayers for His glory and honor, not mine. That it is His desire for all the world to know that HE IS GOD!)
I would encourage you to read Proverbs 25-29, considering the impact they had on King Hezekiah and applying them to your life. How is God asking you to live your life today? Also, read Psalm 126, which might have been written by King Hezekiah. In this psalm, this song of ascents, I see how I am to respond to God's saving Grace...With rejoicing, declaring it among the nations. "The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." Psalm 126:3
Keeping all these truths in mind, I go to Ghana looking forward to sharing with you all the great and wonderful things my LORD is going to do for HIS honor and glory.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Sleepless
Up at 3am. That's 8am in Ghana. I was thinking about stuff to pack, stuff to do, stuff to buy, just stuff. I have been feeling so much better this week and I am grateful for that! I don't know how to describe how I am feeling about this missions trip. Excitement, nervousness, excitement, nervousness, etc. Despite these conflicting feelings, I have peace about this trip and am looking forward to what God is going to teach me and change me. I still find it hard to believe that I am actually going to Ghana.
I am looking forward to spending time with the McIntyre's and getting to know them, their children and their mission better. God has certainly given them a vision and He is working to complete it. We are going to be working at Beacon House, visiting the market, a village, two churches, a mall (yes, I said a mall)and doing some site seeing. There is much more, but you get the idea that we are going to be very busy. We are team 1. Team 2 arrives on the 12th. Both teams will be with McIntyre's for a week. What an opportunity to share hearts, and space, with sister's-in-Christ. That's right! All women except for our team leader.
My son, Beth's husband, is taking us to the airport. We will be picking up Jim and all the extra luggage. Our flight doesn't leave O'Hare until 1:15, so we won't have to leave super early. We have a two hour flight to DC and then a six hour layover before our ten and a half hour flight to Accra, Ghana.
I am looking forward to spending time with the McIntyre's and getting to know them, their children and their mission better. God has certainly given them a vision and He is working to complete it. We are going to be working at Beacon House, visiting the market, a village, two churches, a mall (yes, I said a mall)and doing some site seeing. There is much more, but you get the idea that we are going to be very busy. We are team 1. Team 2 arrives on the 12th. Both teams will be with McIntyre's for a week. What an opportunity to share hearts, and space, with sister's-in-Christ. That's right! All women except for our team leader.
My son, Beth's husband, is taking us to the airport. We will be picking up Jim and all the extra luggage. Our flight doesn't leave O'Hare until 1:15, so we won't have to leave super early. We have a two hour flight to DC and then a six hour layover before our ten and a half hour flight to Accra, Ghana.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Almost Time
Two weeks and one day before we leave for Ghana. Almost done shopping I hope, one more shot to get since we hear there is an outbreak of meningitis in Ghana, and several projects to finish here at home before I leave. God's provision for this mission trip has been amazing. He has provided all the monies needed and then some. The next big task will be the packing. Beth and I are going to try to put all our things in one checked bag and our carry-ons. That will free up another bag for the extras that will be going with us.
I was diagnosed with gastritis three weeks ago. I have been on medication and a bland diet and am pretty much symptom free now. Not sure what caused it, but it could be the excitement and ,yes, I admit it, the stress of my upcoming adventure. This too is in God's hands.
He is the Lord of my life and I am going to Ghana out of obedience to His wishes. How is He going to change me? How is He going to use this trip for my future? How will my going bring honor and glory to His name? You will just have to stay tuned to my blog to find out.
I was diagnosed with gastritis three weeks ago. I have been on medication and a bland diet and am pretty much symptom free now. Not sure what caused it, but it could be the excitement and ,yes, I admit it, the stress of my upcoming adventure. This too is in God's hands.
He is the Lord of my life and I am going to Ghana out of obedience to His wishes. How is He going to change me? How is He going to use this trip for my future? How will my going bring honor and glory to His name? You will just have to stay tuned to my blog to find out.
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