Today I took another step of faith in the journey. I mailed my application for the Associates in Missions (AIM) program. AIM is a short-term missions program through the United Pentecostal Church International in which a person can go to a foreign nation and assist a missionary in a variety of ways for 2-12 months. I applied to return to New Delhi, India in November 2011 to assist with Scism Christian University for 4-6 months.
November is five months away. Once the application is approved, which can take up to 2-3 months, there are several things that need to be accomplished prior to leaving. I need to apply for a new visa, be debt-free, have my airline ticket in hand (I'm still paying on the last one), have half of my living expenses up front with the other half committed through pledges, etc. All of my human logic and reasoning says this cannot be accomplished in five months, but with God all things are possible. November 2012 would be a more realistic schedule. I did not want to put any limitations on God, so if it all comes together in five months, so be it. If not, and I have to wait another year, I am okay with it. I will leave the timing up to Him. I truly feel at peace about this decision.
Looking at the bright side, my passport is still good and I don't have to get a zillion shots!!
November is five months away. Once the application is approved, which can take up to 2-3 months, there are several things that need to be accomplished prior to leaving. I need to apply for a new visa, be debt-free, have my airline ticket in hand (I'm still paying on the last one), have half of my living expenses up front with the other half committed through pledges, etc. All of my human logic and reasoning says this cannot be accomplished in five months, but with God all things are possible. November 2012 would be a more realistic schedule. I did not want to put any limitations on God, so if it all comes together in five months, so be it. If not, and I have to wait another year, I am okay with it. I will leave the timing up to Him. I truly feel at peace about this decision.
Looking at the bright side, my passport is still good and I don't have to get a zillion shots!!
