I was at the kitchen table sorting through all the bathroom stuff gathered when our four-year-old came in. When he saw his toothbrush sitting on the table, he asked in horror, "Are you giving away my toothbrush, too?". He had silently endured the reducing of his clothes and toys, but the toothbrush, now here he was drawing the line.
This is when another reality of what we were planning hit me. We are in the process of stripping away everything familiar and exchanging it for new, uncomfortable and the unknown. From the perspective of my four-year-old, he was losing everything and it was starting to get scary. In reality, our perspective is not much different.
"Happily terrified" is the best way to describe where we are. We are stepping out into the unknown, choosing to leave behind a familiar job, house, city, friends and family. We know God is directing our steps and has plans for us in Rwanda. It will be a foreign land, new language, different culture and brand new life. Never-the-less, we know that this is where God wants us.
Who knew that God could use us? We are just an ordinary family, there's nothing special or exceptional about us, so why? All I can think of is how amazing God's grace is! God takes special delight in using the most unlikely to carry out His plans--all you need to do is be willing.
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)
We are happily terrified to step out. God will continue to direct our steps as we declutter, raise support, pack and prepare for this adventure. Thank you for your continued prayer and support.
This week, please pray that God will bring in the right renters for our home.
Thank you!
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