The visa was approved! YAY! What was supposed to take 10 days took almost 6 weeks. I actually cried with relief when it arrived. I was seriously getting concerned thinking perhaps I'd put something on the application that had raised a red flag. Then, I began to wonder if this trip was really the will of God. Anxiety, doubt and confusion began to set in. I prayed for clear direction...the visa arrived the same day.
As I progress further into the planning stages of this trip, I'm realizing I will be totally, completely dependent upon God and others for everything: transportation, food, shelter, language, culture, safety, etc. The realization is making me feel very vulnerable, a feeling I am not comfortable with, yet it is what I prayed for. Well, I didn't actually pray for vulnerability; I prayed for a greater dependency upon God. Duh! Greater dependency = vulnerability.
Being vulnerable is a good thing because through my weakness HIS strength is made perfect, bringing glory and power to HIM. When I am weak (vulnerable), then I am strong (intead of strong-willed). It's all about HIM.
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." II Corinthians 12:9-10
As I progress further into the planning stages of this trip, I'm realizing I will be totally, completely dependent upon God and others for everything: transportation, food, shelter, language, culture, safety, etc. The realization is making me feel very vulnerable, a feeling I am not comfortable with, yet it is what I prayed for. Well, I didn't actually pray for vulnerability; I prayed for a greater dependency upon God. Duh! Greater dependency = vulnerability.
Being vulnerable is a good thing because through my weakness HIS strength is made perfect, bringing glory and power to HIM. When I am weak (vulnerable), then I am strong (intead of strong-willed). It's all about HIM.
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." II Corinthians 12:9-10
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