And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation...--Revelation 5:9
Sunday, August 26, 2012
At Home and Abroad--Revelation 5:9
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Final Update Number 2!
Like Tiffany already mentioned, our departure to Uganda is finally here! I am so excited and anxious to leave! The nervousness about the long travel time and the fear of germs seem to have subsided for now, but I'm not sure if that is because I am getting too tired to worry or if it is because I am too worried about other things (like making sure I packed everything and making sure my bags are not overweight!).
When Tiff and I first decided to go on this trip I told her that I was praying that it would be a hard trip. I wanted these 14 days to be as real as possible and I was praying that I would not come away with a romanticized view of missions in Uganda. This was also around the time Invisible Children's Kony campaign was becoming popular. For some reason the thought of encountering the LRA didn't scare or bother me, but I was praying that I would not get sick. Infectious diseases freak me out. So it was disconcerting that news of an ebola outbreak would come right before we departed.
Despite one of our team members wisely confirming with the CDC, the embassy, and a travel doctor that it was safe to travel to Uganda, I still felt fearful and worried. Over the past weekend Psalm 62 came to mind, a verse that I have found much comfort in over the years during life's trying times.
"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory, my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour our your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah." --Psalm 62: 5-8
My Rock. My Salvation. My Fortress. This is our God! Not only is my salvation secure in Him, He is big enough to care for my needs. More than that He DOES care for me and listens to my prayers. I still so not want to get ebola (or any other diseases!) but I know that God is still God regardless of my health and He is still good regardless of my health. He is trustworthy and faithful and gracious.
Thank you all for your love and support! Your notes and emails and chats while passing by have been so encouraging and an awesome reminder of God's gracious faithfulness to us. More than anything now we covet your faithful sender prayers.
Please continue to prayer for me:
-that this trip would be hard so that I can get a real view of ministry abroad and that God would use the difficulties to stretch and grow me
-that my heart would continue to be rocked by the gospel and God's grace toward me, a sinner
-that my fear of germs would not hinder or distract form loving people with Christ-like love
-that I would be able to adjust quickly to the time difference and be rested to do Kingdom work
-that the people would see Jesus in me and be encouraged to love Him more
O praise Him! Hallelujah! My Delight and my Reward! Everlasting, never failing, my Redeemer, my God!
See you soon!
Tracy
When Tiff and I first decided to go on this trip I told her that I was praying that it would be a hard trip. I wanted these 14 days to be as real as possible and I was praying that I would not come away with a romanticized view of missions in Uganda. This was also around the time Invisible Children's Kony campaign was becoming popular. For some reason the thought of encountering the LRA didn't scare or bother me, but I was praying that I would not get sick. Infectious diseases freak me out. So it was disconcerting that news of an ebola outbreak would come right before we departed.
Despite one of our team members wisely confirming with the CDC, the embassy, and a travel doctor that it was safe to travel to Uganda, I still felt fearful and worried. Over the past weekend Psalm 62 came to mind, a verse that I have found much comfort in over the years during life's trying times.
"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory, my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour our your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah." --Psalm 62: 5-8
My Rock. My Salvation. My Fortress. This is our God! Not only is my salvation secure in Him, He is big enough to care for my needs. More than that He DOES care for me and listens to my prayers. I still so not want to get ebola (or any other diseases!) but I know that God is still God regardless of my health and He is still good regardless of my health. He is trustworthy and faithful and gracious.
Thank you all for your love and support! Your notes and emails and chats while passing by have been so encouraging and an awesome reminder of God's gracious faithfulness to us. More than anything now we covet your faithful sender prayers.
Please continue to prayer for me:
-that this trip would be hard so that I can get a real view of ministry abroad and that God would use the difficulties to stretch and grow me
-that my heart would continue to be rocked by the gospel and God's grace toward me, a sinner
-that my fear of germs would not hinder or distract form loving people with Christ-like love
-that I would be able to adjust quickly to the time difference and be rested to do Kingdom work
-that the people would see Jesus in me and be encouraged to love Him more
O praise Him! Hallelujah! My Delight and my Reward! Everlasting, never failing, my Redeemer, my God!
See you soon!
Tracy
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
"Our Uganda trip has arrived!"
Guest post: Tiffany Leung
Hello friends!
Our Uganda trip has arrived! I cannot believe how quickly time has gone by and am a little nervous, however super excited about what God has planned for me in Uganda. Thank you all again for your prayers and support.
In "Let the Nations Be Glad" Piper stated that "when missions moves forward by prayer, it magnifies the power of God. When it moves by human management, it magnifies man." I often find myself not seeing prayer as important. While it is good to be prepared, having a prayerful attitude is more important because there are so many things that I have no control over. Trusting God and being utterly dependent on Him has been a lesson. Remembering that He is sovereign over ALL things including the current ebola outbreak, the possibility of contracting malaria, and even having contact with a jiggers infestation. My worries often reflect how small of a view I have of God.
Please continue to pray:
-that I would trust in the plans God has in store for me and not worry so much about the possible diseases that I might contract
-that in everything I do, whether in word or deed that God would be glorified/magnified through it all
-for softened hearts of the Ugandans and to build relationships that last
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." -2 Corinthians 4:18
Hello friends!
Our Uganda trip has arrived! I cannot believe how quickly time has gone by and am a little nervous, however super excited about what God has planned for me in Uganda. Thank you all again for your prayers and support.
In "Let the Nations Be Glad" Piper stated that "when missions moves forward by prayer, it magnifies the power of God. When it moves by human management, it magnifies man." I often find myself not seeing prayer as important. While it is good to be prepared, having a prayerful attitude is more important because there are so many things that I have no control over. Trusting God and being utterly dependent on Him has been a lesson. Remembering that He is sovereign over ALL things including the current ebola outbreak, the possibility of contracting malaria, and even having contact with a jiggers infestation. My worries often reflect how small of a view I have of God.
Please continue to pray:
-that I would trust in the plans God has in store for me and not worry so much about the possible diseases that I might contract
-that in everything I do, whether in word or deed that God would be glorified/magnified through it all
-for softened hearts of the Ugandans and to build relationships that last
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." -2 Corinthians 4:18
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