I live in Ghana now. This truth settles in on varying levels
each day. While there have definitely been moments of uncertainty and
heightened nerves, I have felt strangely peaceful since arriving. I can feel
the prayers of you and so many others physically holding me together. It is
like God has me wrapped up in a protective blanket of truth and love. Thank
you.
Since my arrival on Thursday I have been staying in a
beautiful home in the capital city of Accra. The church I am working with has
guests often, so they have this house available for that need. I have plenty to
eat, a nice big bed and air conditioning in my room. I’m being spoiled! I will
be staying here until the Pearl House is ready for occupancy.
If you have been to Africa before, you know this fact: Plans
change. You can never get too attached to any one course of action. I am so
thankful to have been here enough to not be surprised by that reality. It’s
actually one of the things I love about being here. It is impossible to forget
that it is the Lord who holds the future and any thoughts of control are an
illusion. That being said, the houses we had previously rented are likely not
going to be our best option. We have found another house we would like to rent
and are in the process of negotiations. Please pray that will go well and
that the Lord will work it all out. Once we get the house rented, we will need
to fix it up, clean it up and buy some furniture.
In the meantime, I have opened a bank account, taught at
church, read books and have met with church members concerning Pearl House
preparations. While my pace has slowed quite a bit since leaving the US, a lot
is still being done. I can’t decide if this is like the intertestamental
period or the calm before the storm. Whatever it is, I am peaceful and
thankful. Every day is a gift from the Lord.
Pray
for the house rental negotiations to go smoothly, pray for the girls on
the street and the selection process, pray for our preparations. There
is much to do; may it all be in God's hands.
