Friday – 3 Days to go
The other day I was having a
conversation with my mother about the things that still need to be covered for
the GYC trip and she said something that I hadn’t quite noticed: “Even though
these things are still outstanding, you seem so calm about it…” The calmness
has not been without nervousness, I’ve just learnt the joy of taking things to
God in prayer:
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God
what you need, and thank Him for all that He has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more
wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your
hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
This is really the greatest thing to keep me stable.
Earlier today, I received a few
contributions from a few more kind friends which have brought the funds to a
point where was able to get the flight ticket to go, but I would have to find a
way to raise what was needed for the return ticket. I was not worried though,
the fact that I was at that point was an evidence of God’s faithfulness so far. As noted earlier in the week: He is able to complete what He has started…
I’m still planning to leave on
Monday (3 days from now) and where I am going is a bit cold; so today I have
been washing a preparing my winter gear (scarf, gloves etc) for that. When I
was doing this, I still wasn’t sure how we would raise the funds for the return
ticket. Noting the time, at this point I was ready to book the departure ticket
and see how God provides what was needed for the return.
During the day, I received a call
for a last minute request to preach tomorrow (Sabbath). I was a bit hesitant to
accept it. I didn’t feel as though I was in the best head space following the
news received yesterday. After a bit of time praying and reflecting over it,
though, I eventually agreed to do so.
Later in the day, while working
on some other preparations for the conference, I received a call from someone
whom I had informed about the conference plans. He was calling to let me know
of the contribution he was willing to make and, by God’s grace, that amount was
more than what was needed to cover the return flight costs. God had performed a
miracle. I had prayed, planned and acted, in the hope that I would be booking
the flight tickets today; and because God is faithful, all the funds came
through in the right time!
Tomorrow, for the preaching assignment, I plan to speak on the subject of Biblical faith. This has been my experience this week, and it’s what is on my
heart. When I was sharing the day’s experience with a big sister of mine, she was
touched by the reminder that if God is able to perform these kinds of miracles
(flight ticket and every other thing I needed for the conference), it should
also give us hope in His ability to deal with sin in our lives. If anything,
today has been a blessing in that regard.
Things are somewhat bitter sweet
in light of some of the painful things that have happened in the week, but in
all, God still remains faithful. I plan to make the booking for the flight
ticket after church tomorrow.
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