Yearning for January

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Here is the latest update on my trip to Uganda, albeit short (I'll be more heartfelt/detailed in my next post):

My new departure date is for early January 2014 (around the 11th). I am so grateful that I have more time to raise the rest of my funds and for time to prepare well spiritually and mentally. Preparing to be gone for 11 months is quite daunting.


Last week, I traveled to Atlanta for a pre-departure orientation with Africa Inland Mission. Not only was I welcomed as family, I learned more, I was challenged, and I was reminded again about the church of Christ and it's unity in Him. It always is staggering when complete strangers show a beautiful honesty and vulnerability - our unity in Jesus breaks through barriers and forms a supportive family. It is truly astounding.

One of the staff said something that I will for sure remember.

It was something along these lines: 
Don't speak life and death in the same sentence. Don't say, "I know God can do this, BUT..." There is no "but" when it comes to God. Just stop at "God can do this" because it is truth and life. 

Thank you to all of the AIM staff for the encouragement and support!

Prayer:
   Please continue to pray for funding, and if you want to support me for the first time (or again) let me know at mdbarn89@gmail.com .
 
    Pray for my attitude. I want to actively wait for January; God had a purpose in delaying me and I don't want to miss out on an opportunity. Pray for an attentive heart towards the Spirit's guiding.



Baraka/Blessings,
Missy