This is not a good-bye. That is too final. Rochester has been my home for 7 years. I have learned what it is like to be a regular at my fav cafe. I have learned to navigate without GPS. I learned how my passions and gifting can be combined into one job.I have learned to say no, to say please, and to say help. I have learned how to love, and be loved. I have learned how to listen. I have learned- there is SO much to still learn. It is slightly easier to leave now- while everything is still gray. But it is still hard.
The time has come for me to leave, and I feel like there is still so much preparation to be done. I'm all packed with my various vitamin donations (over 5,000 pills) and sweet maple candy gifts for my hosts. The routine 16 hour travel day, navigating my dad through city traffic, standing in lines, and people watching, is underway. This week as I have prepared I have been rerouted to study Esther. "And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this"(4:14) Mordecai is challenging Esther to rise up, ACT, move. Do something- now is the time. This phrase has been mentioned to me, prayed over me, and sent to me this week by people- who I am the only mutual friend between (except Jesus) Yes I am listening. Esther was disciplined, faithful, and prayerful. I am reminded of God's providential timing, Esther's courage, and my challenge to obey. This is my challenge today. Pray for me. To be still, listen, discern, and empowe...
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