A Hankering for Haiti

I'm leaving for Haiti tomorrow. I tried to dismiss God's calling to go for several reasons. I am going with 8 guys and no other women, it's in the middle of the school year for Zach, Derek is just starting college, and on and on my excuses went. I even backed out when I thought there were too many other things going on in my life. But God spoke. He stopped whispering and turned up the volume. I responded. I didn't have a choice at that point.

I am now so excited!! After accepting His invitation to join Him in His work down there, so many things have begun to fall into place. He has laid a lot on my heart concerning my trip. Last night He spoke loudly and unexpectedly about another reason for my going. I'll be anxious to see it all unfold before my eyes as I attempt to walk humbly toward Him.

I've been doing a lot of research on the country and find my heart really drawn there. It was once very prosperous and now is desperately poor. 50% of Haitians live on less than $1 per day. I found myself coming down with sinus stuff last night and this morning I really wanted a vente Chai from Starbucks on my way into work, but I couldn't bring myself to plunk down more than a day's wages for 4 Haitians simply for a cup of tea. It didn't seem right. So I drove right on by.

I am at total peace about going and little concerned about my crackling voice and sore throat. I want to be a light in a dark world and make sure that all my deeds have a seed of eternity in them.

I am thankful for my salvation more and more every day and want everyone in the darkest places in this world to understand the unspeakable joy that comes from personally knowing Jesus.

Lord, please use me!