If you have been traveling this journey with me for long, you know there have been several hoped for departure dates along the way. Recently, there have been several who have asked me if I am struggling with how long it is taking to get to Indonesia. The answer to that question is complicated!
Yes, of course there is a piece of me that wants to be there right now. This is something I have felt called to, been dreaming about and planning for a long time now. That said, there is also something special about this time of waiting and preparing. It is special to know that God is using this time in my life to refine me and prepare me.
Is spending all this time reading books, writing reports, attending training, and being 100% supported before I can depart, necessary? At the beginning even I had my doubts but now I am completely convinced that the program that WorldVenture has designed for me is necessary. It is simple, I want to be the best I can be and this program helps with that. I want to be able to assimilate into the Indonesian culture at a deeper level, I do not want language to be a barrier, and I don't want to have to worry about having adequate funding to do the ministry God has called me to.
After spending several years working and going to graduate school this chance to rest and spend time with the people I love is a blessing. It has also allowed to be spend time focusing on improving my health. So while my heart's desire is to return to Indonesia as soon as possible, I know the Lord has plans for this time and that I can be content that He knows the best time for departure.
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