Today was one of those days, the kind when I am overwhelmed with the grace of God.
All of my financial needs for the upcoming trip to Uganda have been met. All of them. Over and above what I had been trusting God to provide. Instead of asking me to finance half of the trip out of my own resources, as I had originally intended to do, God showed me once again that my life is lived in total and complete dependence upon Him, and He can make His grace abound toward me. He has called me to go to Uganda, and He will make the way. Just as He has provided me with every financial resource to make this trip a reality, He will provide every resource (physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional) that I will need to minister well in Jesus’ name.
Traveling to Uganda isn’t easy. It isn’t the plane trip, although that is long (27 hours). It’s about being in a different culture, where cultural norms are different, so that it is hard to completely relax into the familiar way of doing things. People are gracious and welcoming, yet it’s hard to rely on one’s normal intuitions. A heightened sense of self-consciousness, being ready for the unexpected, paying attention to how things are done in this culture are ever-present.
But the unfamiliar environment provides a fresh backdrop for seeing God at work–utter dependence upon His Spirit to guide, unity between believers in Christ, appreciation for every gift of grace and act of mercy. When it rains, it pours, and God’s grace will drench every moment of my trip. Of this I am sure. I can hardly wait!
Debbie Goes To Uganda 