Delights & Promises

"The overwhelming theme of every stage of preparing for this trip has been that God is faithful. In that, I have come face to face with my complete dependence upon Him. So it shouldn't have come as a surprise that He would show up in the same way and teach me the same lessons at Otino Waa. 

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  His presence has been so real and tangible over the past few days. I know it seems obvious that He would make Himself known among our team as we prepare to go to Uganda, but I was just reminded that God doesn't wait to show up once you've flown across an ocean or crossed a border. He's not limited to working in me in East Africa. He is the God of the universe and somehow - in a way that completely blows my mind - manages to be present everywhere at the same time. He delights in making Himself known and promises to be with us wherever we go. 

And it is in this power that my teammates and I go in. As a team, we've been praying Isaiah 61 and trying to wrap our minds around the fact that the Lord has anointed us to proclaim the Good News through our lives. He has equipped us with everything we need for ministry, and sent us out in His power.

As hard as it is to admit that I'm not in control, God has shown up and broken down everything in me that thinks I can accomplish anything in my own power and strength. We can plant the seeds and water them with projects and relationships, but He will make them grow. 

And based on what I've sensed and known these few short days, I'm pretty dang excited for what He is going to grow in the next few days."

~Dana (team member, 2012)