I CAN SMELL ADVENTURE

vsco shots from a while ago

In a few short hours I will be boarding a plane heading to Canada. I'm so excited and for so many reasons. One of them being the chance to ride on an airplane again. Another being the chance to serve the Lord and love his people. When I first signed up for the trip I was a little nervous, but as time went on I grew more and more anxious about it. Up until (about) a week ago I felt like such a loser because it was hard for me to put myself out there; so much so that I sunk into my shyness. But now that it's finally here, I'm not apprehensive anymore. I can feel joy and excitement within my being because I know that this is where I am supposed to be. The Lord has put me here to help me grow and mature into the lady (i feel "woman" is too mature for me. ha!) He wants me to be and, honestly, I don't think I can be any more thrilled about it. I know that people will be saved and lives will be changed because of Jesus. I know the Lord has been with us while we've been preparing. And I know that He will show us his glory throughout this trip. 

A couple of nights ago I truly called out to God about this mission trip and, of course, he answered. He put Isaiah 52 in my mind as I was praying and reading the Word. 

Isaiah 52 says, "Awake, Awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendor, Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, Jerusalem. Free  yourself from the chains on your neck, Daughter Zion, now a captive." In this passage, I couldn't help but think that it was an intended metaphor for the people of Maniwaki. They are the Lord's people; they are created in his image (as we all are). They need people to show them the way and show them that Jesus can bring them freedom and life and love; no more being a slave to sin!

Reading this reminded me of the reason we are going to this city.

 It's all for Him.

xx. Sarah