This week has been a
roller-coaster of emotion. I've been praying and many others have been
praying with me (thank you all!) about a decision to move to Bangladesh
to teach next year. To back up a little, a year or so ago I started
reading a book called Revolution in World Missions by K.P. Yohannan (you can order this book free
from Gospel for Asia, K.P.'s organization
http://www.gfa.org/offer/freebook/). Through his book and other
influences, God has been drawing my heart toward the great need of Asia
to experience the Gospel. I know it has to be the Lord pulling me
because I've never before been interested in even visiting that part of
the world! And believe me, I know the difference between a call and a
travel bug...I'm familiar with and have battled both. So it's hard to
believe but this whole process started just over a month ago when I told
our director or personnel that I have been feeling a change. It's
thanks to her that I found out about Mission Teach.org which helped me
connect with Grace (website below)! I am also grateful to supportive
friends and family and for the Lord's peace that passes all
understanding that He has given me this week as I prayed and fasted for
his will. If you'd like to know more, please feel free to write
me...it's hard to write when my heart is so full!
Below are some interesting links and a song that has meant a lot to me these last few days. Blessings!
http://www.graceinternationalschool.org/
http://virtualbangladesh.com/
Show Me by Audrey Assad
"You could plant me like a tree beside a river
You could tangle me in soil and let my roots run wild
And I would blossom like a flower in the desert
But for now just let me cry
You could raise me like a banner in a battle
Put victory like fire behind my shining eyes
And I would drift like falling snow over the embers
But for now just let me lie
Bind up these broken bones
Mercy bend and breathe me back to life
But not before You show me how to die
Set me like a star before the morning
Like a song that steals the darkness from a world asleep
And I'll illuminate the path You've laid before me
But for now just let me be
Bind up these broken bones
Mercy bend and breathe me back to life
But not before You show me how to die
Oh, not before You show me how to die
So let me go like a leaf upon the water
Let me brave the wild currents flowing to the sea
And I will disappear into a deeper beauty
But for now just stay with me
God, for now just stay with me."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b5Snkw18Lg
Beautiful post and song, Siser. So proud of you -- and so thankful for God's peace in this decision. Will keep praying for you as you prepare for the transition!
ReplyDeleteThank you, sisy!! Love you MUCHO :)
DeleteSo surprised but not really about your call. I admire you and believe in you because you are so sold out to God and open to what He wants. My prayers are with you pretty lady and so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your encouragement, Shirley! Your words, prayers, and especially you mean so much to me :) I can't tell you how wonderful it's been to live so close to you these last few years, even if we don't get to see each other super often. I won't ever forget you or your beautiful servant's heart!
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