Well, it has been quiet here in blog land this week...mostly due to a lack of internet availability. But also because my focus has been on being here, being present, being in the moment.
There are SO many stories to share and I hope that we will have several different perspectives posted here for you to read. I've been trying for single day synopses to keep you in the loop, but each day has held so much within it that I don't know that we can ever fully capture this trip.
I have learned that I shouldn't really blog about things because then they happen! Earlier I ended a post about traveling to the conference and praying that it was uneventful...the next day, it took us all day to reach our destination that should have been a total of 5 hours (flight and drive time)! I also wrote about the beauty of being flexible...then our ENTIRE schedule got rearranged due to the planned strikes and lack of ability to get out of the country on Saturday. Now, I'm leery of sharing my thoughts!
There have been so many lessons learned on this trip - but full reliance on God and His plan is first and foremost. There have been some moments when we could have been fearful or anxious, yet we were at total peace. There were times when we had no idea what was coming next, yet we knew that we would be guided. We have been very well taken care of on this trip. We have had nice lodging, lots of food (everything here is a "gravy"), and safety!
God has orchestrated every single step we have taken - it is utterly and completely obvious and everyone here can see it. We have spoken often of how many people are praying for us and that we can see the favor of God on this trip. Please do not quit praying just because our formalized ministry part is over. There is still time for us to encounter others that need His love and we are more than willing to share it!
We have 24 more hours on Indian soil while here in Bangalore...then our 27 hour trek back home...still a long ways away! More blog posts will come...after sleep!
I can't believe just how many times I have goggled your blog in the last couple of days anticipating an update! FINALLY! I'm so joyful you are all safe and well! Our God is an inexhaustible God! Would like to share something my good friend wrote: When I am unable, You are sufficient. When I come to an end, You come to a beginning. When my roots are shallow, You sustain me. When my heart fails, You are my strength. My wisdom is foolishness unto You, but in my pain and tears, You touch me and restore unto me the joy of Your presence. The weakness of my soul betrays my spirit. But You, O'Lord, are my portion and my inheritance. Psalms 16 and 73. Praying for your safe return. I love you all! Dee
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