In the morning when I rise give me Jesus

When I was flying back from Madagascar despite all the flights and changes and stress that there was God was still there with me taking care of me.  There were a couple of times I was worried about getting out of Madagascar because of  passport difficulties but each time God was always with me taking care of me!  I was supposed to fly out of Tana at around 1pm but the flight changed to 7pm.  By the time I would have made it to South Africa I would have been late for my flight.  God took care of me though and I was about to get on a flight at around 2pm.

 

When I was flying back from South Africa I took this picture on the plane. 
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." Psalm 19:1  
How could somebody see such a beautiful, glorious sky and not believe in God?  When I saw this I kept thinking, "in the morning when I rise, give me Jesus."  He is all I want and all I need.  He alone is worthy of all glory, honor, and praise!!

Time goes by so fast! Enjoy the journey and praise the Lord!

Wow! I can't believe I've been in Mada for five weeks and am now home. Time sure has flown by! It has been an amazing adventure! From departing DFW with the team from SWBTS:

 God's beautiful Sky :)

to traveling in London:

To the airport in South Africa:

With Appletizers and Grapetizers :D

To small rickety planes :)

To Air Madagascar:

 

To beautiful Fort Dauphin:

 

Sweet Bailey :)

To being able to share God's love with new friends :)

To fun and crazy times :)

  

Dr. Sieberhagen :)

 

He was like our father on the trip.  He said he never had girls so he wanted to know what it was like to be spoiled by daughters.

  God taught me so much in Madagascar about myself and more about what life as a missionary is like.  He taught me more about how He wants me to serve Him.  He showed me where I still have weaknesses and the areas that I need to work on.  He taught me what it meant to trust on Him and depend on Him in every situation.  He also showed me how He had prepared me and how He was going to continue to prepare me for whatever situation comes my way.

"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.  For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

 

Coming home: the stuggle

On Friday I flew home from Madagascar and on Sunday evening I arrived in Arizona.  I am thankful to be home and with my family but I long to be in Africa still.  I will always be thankful for the friendships I made while I was in Madagascar.  Lord willing I will be in Africa again soon.  Until then I know that God will use me wherever I am.  All He wants is a willing heart.