Without Fear...

My flight leaves for Bali in 5 hours and 48 minutes. That time starts a travel clock of 31 hours... 24 of which will actually be in the air. I'm flying to a place that is totally unknown, a place where Christians don't exist for the most part. My bags are packed and I'm ready. I have no fear or apprehensions about leaving, my trust is in the ALL POWERFUL, all knowing, all mighty, forever lasting, King. The likelihood of something bad happening is slim to none. However, when traveling far-far away, there is still a small chance.

My prayer for my family is that they do not dwell on "what-ifs" and they truly trust God with my safety, the way I am trusting Him. I have learned the past four months, and continue to learn daily, that when we want God to take care of something we have to completely let go of that thing. Totally and completely. We cannot ask God to handle something and then get off our knees and snatch it back from Him saying, "God, I know you're big and strong and powerful, but let me just keep this worry for my daughter/friend/sister/granddaughter/niece, until she gets back into the country, then you can handle things again." I pray that they will release me to the Lord and completely trust Him with me, He did create me after all. ;) And as much as my family loves me... it's crazy to think that God loves me even more!!

If, in the .000005% chance that something does happen to me over the course of the next 12 days... my God is bigger than whatever that evil thing may be. His will is FAR greater than my plans or my checklists. If something were to happen to me, He'd be crying up in heaven for the hurt that my family and loved ones would experience but He'd be rejoicing as I walked through the gates of His Kingdom.... as Jacob runs up and gives me a big hug!! :)

To God be the Glory!

"Fear nothing in the things you're about to suffer—but stay on guard! Fear nothing! The Devil is about to throw you in jail for a time of testing—ten days. It won't last forever. Don't quit, even if it costs you your life. Stay there believing. I have a Life-Crown sized and ready for you."
Revelations 2:10, The Message

xoxo, va