This is the Day

This is the day the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it.

A year ago I returned from Africa. Today I leave for Africa.   When my son-in-law prayed for my trip yesterday, he prayed for the success of our team. I was quick to remind him that our team consisted of 2 people.  He said,"three."  I said, "two"  My idea of a team going on a mission trip was much larger, it took me a minute to realize why we were a team of three not a  team of two. One does not go out alone, but is going out with the grace and protection and direction of the Almighty.  I needed that reminder that this trip is not about me and Elaine, it is about God.  It is about His work and provision for these precious children in Africa.

I will be leaving my home in about 30 minutes to begin the long journey.  Elaine and my flight connect in Atlanta, then on to Ghana tonight, then to Lusaka, Zambia, our first destination.

So I leave home knowing God goes before us and is behind us and He has hedged us in and we follow the path He has prepared for us.

My Flying Verse:

The eternal God is your Refuge and  underneath are the everlasting arms ... Deuteronomy 33:27