The days mosey on by as I continue my hustle bustle in preparation for the tirp. I was told quite often that the days would fly by, but in fact, they didn't. Although I can't say that I have had the time of my life in these long, often times, mundane days, I look back and am filled with the joy of the Lord. This verse is a promise to me from the Lord. Jeremiah 31:16 "This is what the LORD says: 'Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,' declares the LORD." You see, I am learning. Learning to have child like faith. Learning patience. Perseverance. To see daily how God sees His children. It took a year of working and letting my mind be filled with worry before I figured out how to rely on God like a child. the obvious lessons of life, the ones that I know with all my heart...those are hard to learn. I had to un-learn my regurgitation of what I had heard so often. I had to learn it firsthands. I had to stop whining and complaining to God, and just have faith. Said so much in this life, but easier said than done. I wish the words could convey how preciouse this has been in my life.
I leave for Spain in 2 days. The question I get asked the most is if I'm scared. The answer to that is no. God is so faithful, and I know that He is sending out a host of angels before me to level the path. Not to say that the road won't have bumps, I'm sure it will. But there is nowhere on this earth I can go to escape the Love of God. Nowhere I go will further me from Him. I'm more excited because He will be my One and Only. I'm excited to go on my adventure with my Savior. How in love I am with Christ, and how I can't wiath to get closer to Him every second of my life! My heart gets excited to even entertain the thought!!!!
In other news, I will be living in an apartment on the second floor of the school building(which is in a refurbished mansion). I will be living in the heart of the city. My apartment has 4 rooms, so it will be myself, a Swiss guy, a German guy, and a Dutch girl. I am so excited to get connected with the church there. God has blessed me with that already! I can't hardly wait to meet my brothers and sisters in Christ!! AND...I finally get to learn Spanish!! WHOOOHOOOO!!! If you could pray for safe travels, and getting final details worked out when I first arrive, that would be amazing! Love you all!
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