He is faithful

I am absolutely overwhelmed by the encouragement and love that has been flowing in from friends and family over the past few days.  God is so good and so faithful to provide the perfect amount of peace and confidence and in the most perfect timing!  As I sit here reading letters, texts, facebook posts and emails from loved ones, I am reminded of Jesus' unconditional love for me.  He CHOSE to come down to earth to identify Himself with HIS creation in an effort to display His undying love for me and you.  As I prepare to head out this morning, despite the fears, uncertainties and anxieties, the Holy Spirit sweetly whispers in my ear -- "I have gone before you to Tanzania and I will go with you to Tanzania.  Do not fear my child."  And so I go.  Fearful and anxious about leaving my family, friends, job, church and the man I love, but so excited to be a part of what God is already doing in Tanzania!  I long for the salvation of EVERY Tanzanian and I desire so deeply to spend eternity with them in Heaven one day worshipping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for forever (Revelation 7:9-12).  So to that end I go... remembering Christ's unswerving love for me that empowers me to love and share His good news with others!    

P.S.

I get the privilege to undergo a "communication blackout" for 2 weeks upon arriving in Africa for training -- updates will come after but many, many, many prayers are appreciated particularly at this time :)