Friday, November 4, 2011

it's travel time again

over the last 5 years i've gotten to travel to some incredible places around the world and develop relationships with some amazing people. i try not to take the opportunities i've had for granted and i feel so privileged to work alongside some of the most faithful servants i believe this world has to offer. this year was tough in so many ways, one of them being that it's the first year i haven't traveled to zambia after going for 4 years straight. while i have peace about that decision, it was still a hard one to make. traveling and sharing God's love with others has become a part of who i am... at least in this season of life.

in 2009 i had the opportunity to travel to romania with my parents and a few others. my parents have been going to romania for years. while there they spend a lot of time sharing at churches and encouraging the pastors and believers there. bibles are hard to come by for a lot of people so they've made it a personal mission to put a bible into as many hands as possible. i've witnessed firsthand the joy the people feel when they are given their very own bible- they way they hold it as their most precious treasure. it's humbling when i think about how much i take for granted- like the fact that i have access to my bible on my phone 24/7? yeah.

on monday night i'll be getting on a plane destined for eastern europe where i'll once again get to see and connect with some special people. i'll be in romania for 10 days traveling with my parents, my pastor and 2 dear friends of mine. i'm looking forward to getting out of my usual routine and being submersed in another culture for a while. i can't help it. i love these kinds of adventures. i do feel a bit under-prepared for this trip though. there has been so much going on the last few weeks that has taken my attention but i know God will move despite that. let's just hope i can get everything done before i leave monday. and if not? i suppose the world will still go on. just another lesson in relinquishing control i suppose.  :)

if you are able, please keep me and our team in prayer! pray for safety as we travel... pray that i am able to get some sleep on our overnight flight... i'm usually a terrible plane sleeper. pray that we would not only be prepared to give of ourselves, but that we would be open to receive what God has for us as well. i'm humbled that God can use me even in my broken, messed up state. i know it's when i'm the most weak that He is strong. that is certainly going to be my mantra for this trip. pray that when we have opportunities to speak that God would fill our mouth with His words that would encourage and bless the hearts of those listening.

i'll do my best to keep you updated along the way (thank God for international plans on the iphone). i have a favor to ask you? would you commit to pray for me while i'm away? i thought if i could get at least 10 people to choose one day to pray (or even fast if you feel so inclined), that would be amazing. what a way to stay connected together during this time! we leave this monday november 7th and return on wednesday november 16th. if you're able to would you just leave me a comment and tell me what day you'll commit to pray? if more than 10 people want to do this, then we can always have multiple people praying each day. you can't ever have enough prayer.  :)

thank you so much for your support in this. i'm so blessed by all of you!

10 comments:

Laura said...

Good luck, enjoy your trip and I'll be praying everyday!

Katie @ Loves of Life said...

you know I will!! love you!

Gina said...

I'll pray for you! If you want me to be assigned a day, that's a-okay, otherwise, I'll just keep the prayers coming!

Noe said...

Have a safe Trip! I will bring your name to church tonight so they can pray for this mision. <3

Hailey @ Me and My Boys said...

How awesome. The church I grew up in has a lot of missionaries in Russia (one family lives there full time now), and several helped smuggle Bibles into the Phillipines, so I'm all too familiar with how much these people treasure God's Word when they finally get it. It's definitely convicting when I think about how I much I take mine for granted sometimes.
I will definitely be praying. Adding you to my list (consider this a prayer for every day). Have a GREAT time!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Unknown said...

Have an amazing trip. I will be praying. If you to pick a day for me then thats fine too!

Ashley @ Gratitude and Latitude said...

I will pray for you every day! You are doing such wonderful things and are such an inspiration!

Ioana said...

omg, you're coming to my country! i will most definitely be praying for you all.
where exactly are you going?

Tatiana said...

My heart is just skipping up and down with joy for you! I wish SO badly that I could just jump on a plane and join you :-)
I hope you have an amazing time girly, and you can count on me as far as praying goes. Which day would you like me to pray? Or I can do them all :-)
Love that heart of yours Sue! You rock! Say hi to my peeps. Haha.

Kishah said...

I have been praying for you and will continue to do so throughout your trip! I will fast for you on the 13th.