Continuing to Trust

 

As I have been cleaning and packing, I have also been taking care of my German requirements; cancelling and cleaning out my garbage can, trying to cancel my tv tax, de-registering at the Rathaus (City Hall), taking donations to a local Romanian Drive, taking items to the Recycling center, and a few others as well. I recently got a notice in the mail that I need to get online and do step 2 of the German census that went out about a year and a half ago. The housing coordinator at BFA was just helping me answer the questions. She is amazing! Another friend helped me pack my bike yesterday so that is all ready to go as well!

At the same time, I am ending things here and saying goodbyes and some "see you laters" as I prepare to leave for a year. I have been taking some time to reflect and think about what's next...what are my plans for the first week, first month that I am in the US? I found a list online for different mission organizations that help set up missionaries with a car for a year. I have been looking into some options and at the same time, my brother is offering me the use of his car. I also knew that my monthly support was low but it turns out it is lower than I originally thought. 

I have to admit, my first response is to panick and get stressed over the situation. There are several unknowns as I am transitioning into my Home Assignment year. Facing these unknowns can be scary and cause worry and anxiety. Before I fall too deep into worry and crazy stress, I remind myself to stop, pray, and trust. Hence, Proverbs 19:21.

Proverbs 19:21

"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."

While I am making plans, I am trying to hold them loosely while holding these plans out to the Lord and asking Him for direction. No matter my plans, the Lord's plan will prevail. God's plan will succeed, and my life will follow God's plan and direction. So much better if my plans are aligning with His! If God's plan is different from mine, there is probably a reason for it! 

So, for figuring out the car, I cancelled the two possibilities. One was out of my price range and the other was a bigger vehicle than I needed. At the moment, I am going with my brother, Daniel's option to use one of his cars. It is currently in the shop (parking brake issue) and am hoping it will be available in a few days. 

As for support raising, I was needing $650 more a month. After a sweet email, I am now needing to raise $600 more a month. With unsurety about a car availability right away, I am waiting until I arrive in the US to make appointments so that I can share about BFA with current and potential supporters. I am trusting that God still has a purpose for me here at BFA and he will work out the details. I can put my complete trust in God as His plans and ways are so much better than mine! His plan for my life is for my good and even better, for His glory! 

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as high as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."    Isaiah 55:8-9