On November 4, I will be leaving the States to travel ALL OVER AFRICA for a month. I'll be using this blog to update you all, my family and friends, with my whereabouts, my thoughts, my stories and my learning experiences. I hope you'll journey with me by reading and praying with me along the way. I am so thankful for all of you who support me, encourage me and love me.
For most people, my trip to Africa begs the question: WHY? The best answer I can offer is to GO AND SEE the place. For the past few years, my heart has wondered if I should be there, and if so... for how long? It has been burdened for kids without parents and I know that orphans are far too many in Africa. After losing my mom a few years ago, I have felt just a bit what it must be like for some of the kids there. And, I also have come to realize that MY LIFE IS NOT MY OWN, MY LIFE IS SHORT and I WANT TO BE USED. I want to finish my life and bow down before the Lord with nothing left to offer because I have been all used up... my time, my money, my resources, my relationships, my energy and my opportunities. What if I were able to live all of my life on this world so that when it was over, I was left with nothing but Christ because I gave all He gave to me back to Him?
Knowing me, I know that these are impossible and unreachable goals, but I will chase after them, chase after Christ, because of His Love for me. These are my dreams... know that while I am working on being used, I am nowhere near there. However, I hope my trip to Africa will put me one step closer and will open my eyes to give me a glimpse of all that I have to give.
Keep checking this blog for another post about WHY, a soon-to-be-confirmed itinerary, a peek into packing for the unknown, how you can be involved and more details about the places I'll be.
Go And Know Love,
Laura
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