dear Papa God,
Nine days and I will be in Kenya. my heart is swelling with anticipation to be in Africa again.
In my being I sense excitement and wonderment at what You, Papa God, will teach me, and how You will use me - a broken vessel - for Your purpose. Not mine.
Today. As I tried, albeit forcefully, to quiet my mind/heart. Read the well-known Psalm 139. Talking about how You, Papa God, knit me together in the depths of the earth and how You know our days even before one occurs. It brought me to thinking about the little ones I'll encounter while in Kenya. How You made each one, special. You know their days, and You have a purpose for their wee life. I worry sometimes, wondering how do those wee little ones fend for themselves. But, really they are being cared for by You. And, through me, being used by You.
Papa God, use me. I am Your vessel. Help me to enter into this time, coming up soon, of ministry in Kenya, free as possible of my own expectations, and fully devoted to You. To be open to however You use me during July 26th - Aug 11th. And, however You lead me.
Bring unity to our team throughout our 16 days & nights together. Allow us to serve and love each other as we are serving & loving the Kenyan people.
You have been my Great Provider as I have prepared for this trip. Even from the very beginning of my fund raising efforts, the donations poured in! My heart has been encouraged through this blessing.
You are faithful God. I am not worthy of Your love. Thank you for loving me, & forgiving me. I need You.
Amen, Jesus.
