Lurking Shadows of Caravans of Camels

Psalm 139:7-10

"Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from you presence?

If I go up to the heavens you are there;

if I make my bed in the depths you are there.

If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,

even there you will guide me,

your right hand will hold me fast."

As the realiy of climbing aboard a huge aircraft bound for Egypt sinks in, there is something deep with in me that stirs. I feel my heart being softened for a people I do not know. Even amoungst all the uncertainties of a new culture with mountains of sand, and lurking shadows of caravans of camels, God is spoeaking to me and assuring me. In one of my mentoring sessions this week I was challanged to pray honest prayers, out loud, submitting what's on my heart in a very raw and transparent way. Being open and honest with my uncertainties has allowed me to release them to my Heavenly Father, and has made room for God to fill me with his assuring words. Even though these thoughts still surface in my mind sometimes, I know God has heard my prayer, and I know he is with me to the far side of the sea.

2 Corinthians 3:17&18

" Now the Lord is Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with even increasing glory which comes form the Lord, who is the Spirit."

I know God is with me, and because I have his Holy Spirit with in me I have freedom, because it is promised in his word.

We have one week to go and I'm hoping and praying God is going to challange my team, but also prepare us and equip us for this this life times experience that is approaching at full speed.

(Eating Sushi at a Japanese Restaraunt)