January 31, 2014
Luke 5:4
9:11 am Montreal Time
Montreal – Trudeau Airport
Three weeks ago, I received the call.
Now, I am at Montreal-Trudeau Airport leaving for The Philippines.
As I stood infront of the American customs, I went around to give my hugs and kisses to my aunt,
my childhood best-friend,
my old counterpart,
my boyfriend,
my sister,
and
my mom.
I held each of them with such love and great peace in my heart.
As I walked towards customs with my huge bag-pack, my travel pillow, and my duffle…
I ran back to hug Jesse, continued walking and
looked back at my mom and Alyssa, continued walking again and
looked back to give my final goodbyes.
I will miss them.
I was surprised at the fact that I did not shed a tear. It might have been because I was filled with joy that I did not have time to cry, or my great trust in The Lord which allowed me to feel comfort rather than sadness.
As I continued walking to customs, I smiled and heard The Lord whisper to me
“My Child, Go Out Into The Deep!”
And so I did.
I knew that, this is not the first time The Lord will take care of me. At that moment at the airport, I was able to truly experience a complete sense of comfort, security, and confidence in The Lord. I realized that if it is The Lord who has called me, it will also be The Lord who will take care of me and my loved ones. Why worry about something that The Lord has already been taking care of during the past 25 years.
This will be my first time taking the plane alone without my family or Jesse.
This will also be my first time experiencing God’s infinite love away from them.
This will be the first time I will be
The farthest from the ones I love.
This will also be my first time experiencing how physical distance will allow me to be most intimate with The Lord and most closest with my loved ones.
This will be the first time I will be away for this long.
This will also be my first time experiencing God’s perfect time instead of mine.
I am not leaving behind, but instead
carrying with me…
My mission partner
My mission family
The mission The Lord has prepared for me
He has called me to go out into the deep.
And so it begins…
Come Holy Spirit, Come Holy Spirit, Com Holy Spirit
Empty me fully, So I may be used by You, O Lord Completely.
Make me an instrument.
Amen 🙂
And so this journey begins! Hope you’re having a wonderful time in the Philippines, and taking in its beauty. We love you and support you every step of the way Hannah!