Japan, Japan, Japan...even the english version of the name is beautiful to me.
I keep thinking that the country was only ever a military 'hop' away. Catch a flight with my daddy, be there a couple days and be back. Totally possible.
I've wanted to go so bad. And now an opportunity has arisen. Exactly the type of opportunity my heart has desired, too. To go with a TEAM of people. Not a school, not an "organization." I've wanted to go with a team whose hearts are all for Japan...long term, not short term. Not even for a few years to fulfill whatever missions quota they have. With a team that has a heart for the people, the culture, the land, etc.
And all about prayer and worship. God-oriented.
So now I wait on God for his word. Yes, no, wait...I'll be content with whatever it is because I have peace knowing that even if this isn't it, I will be there some day. And some day is okay with me. But also ready to go if he says yes, which means getting myself physically, mentally, and spiritually prepared. What that looks like is getting in shape. You never know how much walking/hiking/running/playing you may do. It means reviewing and working more on my Japanese, getting back to a place where I feel comfortable with the limited vocab and grammar I have. And it means praying, sowing, reading, listening. Preparing my heart for it. Even if God says no, I should always be ready, right? So waiting on the Lord.
And excited. Because my trust in God's timing and faithfulness in his promises allows me to be.
I love my Jesus. And he loves me. :)
--MovingGirl
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