Ahhh- less than a week away and my precious little toes will be covered in red Ugandan soil. What a trip. Who could have imagined that I’d be off to Africa? And I say what a trip, not only in regards to my literal travels, but this whole experience has been a bit of a mind trip as I have prepared to go abroad. God is shaping and stretching me drastically as He has been preparing me for whatever He will teach me while I am away.
Allowing God to write my story and provide adventures for me has been one of the most awesome things I have experienced in life. I will keep you posted on my adventures and the things I learn while I am there. I also hope to share what it has meant to me to allow God to write my story. Please feel free to share my blog with other people! And please email me or post here! (email: lbenton09@gmail.com) Even though I am unsure of my internet access and what not, I still want to be connected and read about what is going on in your lives.
So just to give you a heads up of my travel plans….
August 18th @ 11:55 pm I leave for New York City. My mom, brother and I will spend the weekend there.
August 22nd @ 8:15 my trip to Uganda begins!
August 26th – September 4th I will be in Rwanda visiting historical sites, genocide memorials and local churches.
September 4th – December 10th I will be in class! Sometime during this time period I will live in a rural home for two weeks! I’ll keep you posted on that adventure!
December 10th- 13th Debriefing period
December 15th- I will be home!!!
To finish off this blog is my prayer request.The power of prayer exceeds anything in this world, so know that I will be praying for those of you near and dear to me. And I humbly come before you all and ask the same of you- to pray relentlessly for my trip.
This prayer I heard a few years back, and over the year it has been intertwined into my life on so many different occasions that it only seems fit for my travels. Know this has been my prayer for most of you, my readers, during some trying times in life. It’s a tough prayer, but I feel it encompasses the Christian message beautifully. It’s from Kendall Payne’s song “Pray.”
“I will pray for you now, for you have been my faithful friends
While the road we walk is difficult indeed
I couldn't not ask for more than what you've already been
Only that you would say these prayers for me
May your heart break enough that compassion enters in
May your strength all be spent upon the weak
All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head
May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet
May you find every step to be harder than the last
So your character grows greater every stride
May your company be of human insignificance
May your weakness be your only source of pride
What you do unto others may it all be done to you
May you meet the One who made us
And see Him smile when life is through
May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be
And when you look upon the broken
May mercy show you what you could not see
May you never be sure of any plans you desire
But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you
May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire
May you fight with all your life for what is true
I have prayed for you now all my dear and faithful friends
But what I wish is more than I could ever speak
As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again
Until then, would you pray these prayers for me?
Oh, that you would pray for me”
While the road we walk is difficult indeed
I couldn't not ask for more than what you've already been
Only that you would say these prayers for me
May your heart break enough that compassion enters in
May your strength all be spent upon the weak
All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head
May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet
May you find every step to be harder than the last
So your character grows greater every stride
May your company be of human insignificance
May your weakness be your only source of pride
What you do unto others may it all be done to you
May you meet the One who made us
And see Him smile when life is through
May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be
And when you look upon the broken
May mercy show you what you could not see
May you never be sure of any plans you desire
But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you
May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire
May you fight with all your life for what is true
I have prayed for you now all my dear and faithful friends
But what I wish is more than I could ever speak
As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again
Until then, would you pray these prayers for me?
Oh, that you would pray for me”
Love Always…
Great first blog!!!! SO excited for you friend! Love you - be safe!
ReplyDeleteThis is not the title we discussed, Liz, But it will do...I guess...Lol just kidding :) I love the first post, I can't wait to read more!!! I love you!!!
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