This morning I woke up with feelings I had never expected. Tears filled my eyes and an ache swelled in my heart. This was the day I had been waiting for, for SO long. But now Africa never felt so far away. Due to the weather conditions I am no longer able to fly out today, but now will have to wait until Saturday to fly out.
It was a twist that was so unexpected I didn’t know how to process it all. I kept thinking to myself, “it shouldn’t be a big deal right? Its only three more days?” But in my heart that’s not what it felt like, it felt like maybe I would never get back. That all the months of waiting would be in vain. Jesus then spoke so clear to my heart, “Put your trust in ME, not Africa.” I have surrendered Africa and the people I love there so much into Jesus’ hands countless times, that has been something He continues to teach me. And I realized this was another one of those moments to say, “Jesus, my hope is not in Africa, the people, my ministry or my passion to be there, my hope lies in You ALONE.”
“Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Why are you so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” – Psalm 42:5
I could never doubt the faithfulness and goodness of my Savior; He has led me so far. He has blessed me beyond measure. On days like today when my heart aches and I don’t understand, I place my trust in Jesus, because HE knows better than I.
“But those who hope IN the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31
Today I choose to place my trust in Jesus. What about you?
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