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| Proud Mother and her son who has Cerebral Palsy |
I am excited, nervous, uncertain, hopefully...so many emotions. Friday I got word that its possible I may head back to Zambia this summer. And I use the word possible lightly.
Within the past few weeks I applied to serve in northern Africa/ the middle east with SIM. I still haven`t heard back from them, and am totally unsure of what that may turn out as of this summer. I was hopeful to work with an SIM doctor in Burkina Faso. But I honestly don`t know what the Lord is doing right now.
It has been constantly on my mind that, in a good way, I haven`t been able to get rid of Zambia since I got home. I know from previous trips that those people, the times of worship and sharing the word, will never leave my heart. But returning from Zambia has been much harder spiritually and emotionally than any other mission trip I have served on before. The Lord has continued to place those children, people, and CURE on my heart since I`ve returned. He also has continued to teach me much of the same lessons he introduced me to while I was in Zambia. Beyond just those monumental experiences, God has brought Zambia to Blacksburg through the Zambia Project. A local church as well as my campus ministry have both begun partnering with this organization in the western province of Zambia to bring healthcare, education, nutrition, water, and the Gospel to the people of western Zambia. I have been so encouraged to be able to meet the founders of The Zambia Project as well as partner with InterVarsity in watching what the Lord is doing there. As each of these seemingly small events have occurred I have prayed and watched with anticipation of what God has for me in all of this...
And maybe this opportunity is that door. Friday I spoke with JA, a team member on my trip to Zambia with CURE in July/August. JA, through a series of events, is considering leading the team this summer to Zambia with CURE. He, along with the CURE staff, are welcoming me to pray and think over the possibility of co-leading the team with JA.
I have no idea where this may or may not go, or exactly where the Lord is calling me right now. But I am excited and anticipating the Lord to do great things, with or without my service. Pray that God`s discernment and direction would be heard through the noise and distractions of my life. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me. Bless his holy name! Psalm 103:1
