The time of my departure is drawing closer, so I figure I should get to writing on this thing! I think in light of recent events I will dub this as "The Inauguration of Jen's Re-Entry Into the Blogosphere," or something to that effect.
So first thing's first: my plane departs from Nashville on Tuesday, commencing about 24 hours of flights through Detroit and Amsterdam, finally landing me in Entebbe, Uganda. For quick insight into my current feelings about this upcoming adventure, I give you the following image.
Ha, kidding.I'm really so excited about going to Uganda, and I become more so with each passing day. The past month I've spent at home has given me time to slow down and get prepared to go, read and pray, spend time with my incredible family and friends, and reflect on the adventure I'm entering into.
I can't help but feel that God has been drawing me to this point in my life for some time now. That may sound like an obvious statement - of course, God orchestrates all things throughout history. Somehow, though, there is something significant in having it brought keenly to my attention as I look back over the past few years and see how He has called me to this. It helps me to trust that just as He has guided me to Uganda, He will also walk with me and equip me for what He has for me there.
As I seek your prayers I want to reflect on this thought by Donald English: "At the source of all Christian service in the world is the crucified and risen Lord who died to liberate us into such service." Please pray that this truth will penetrate me as I go and begin to find my way through a new chapter of life with new work to be done. Pray for boldness and courage and also for me to have a humble spirit that seeks to give God all praise, that I would know that all good things are from Him and for Him. Pray also for Jade and Shelah Acker, the field personnel I am going to work with.
Someone asked me the other day what I would miss most while I'm gone. "All of you guys," was my response. My friend did not seem altogether satisfied with my answer and asked again what I would miss, other than the people. I honestly could not think of one thing to say. This really is not my attempt to sound pious or lofty; it's just that I love and enjoy you all so much that there's really nothing that can compare with that. I will miss you dearly, but I cannot tell you what joy it gives me to know that you will be there with me through your support, encouragement, prayers... and through the blogosphere, of course!
ps - Please be sure to let me know what's going on in your life and how I can pray for you.
4 comments:
Jen! This is so crazy, but Jade Acker's brother is married to Kimberly's cousin. We were at Kimberly's aunt and uncle's house over Christmas and I saw a picture of the Acker family on their refrigerator. Anyway, I thought that was pretty fun and just wanted to let you know. We're praying for you!
I can't help but wonder if reentry into the blogosphere is as turbulent as reentry into the atmosphere. I hope you are unscathed.
bahahaha...you're yeniqua?! awesome. i was wondering who in the world other than me would have heard of the triceratops. hahaha. and those bangs are...bangin'!
all the best!
praying.
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