Saying Yes

I've heard a lot lately about the act of saying yes to what God is calling us to do. I'm doing exactly that, but hadn't thought of it in that way. In so many ways it was the next logical step. But as you go down the path of going into missions specifically you really have to acknowledge the act of saying yes. Times get tough...very tough. Packing up stuff, downsizing, moving in with other people, support raising! What seemed like a logical "next step" comes to a point of choosing and still saying "yes, I'm going to do this." Saying yes to moving is a hard one. Giving up the comforts and a certain ease you're accustomed to in your current lifestyle. You have to totally and fully trust in God. I'm answering with a yes to what God has called me to do but I still have to trust every step of the way. At this point even getting on a plane without being fully-funded and saying "God only you can provide at this point." 

Tonight was a hard one for me. I've been really overwhelmed by support raising. I have so many people from all over the place stepping up to support me/the ministry...yet it's still not quite enough. It's hard when as the days count down that's all you think about. Now with less than 11 days left I am faced with the reality of saying good-bye too. I hang out with people and think and hope we can hang out one more time before I go. Parties are planned and happening! But this is one of the hardest parts and realities about going into missions...the leaving. I'd say it's right up there with supporting raising. 😉 

Once you've packed everything up and say the good-byes you leave. You leave while everyone in your family, friends, co-workers, and students stay...not that people can't keep in touch...we are extremely lucky to have technology while overseas. But it's different. It's a different connection with the people back home. It can be a hard place to sit...transition from being away from home and getting situated in a new place!  So as I am getting my focus shifted to saying good-bye...I'm still saying yes and happy I'm saying it even with all the challenges involved.