One Year!

"My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long—
though I know not how to relate them all.
I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign LORD;
I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.
Since my youth, God, you have taught me,
and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds."
Psalm 71:15-17

This coming Sunday (the 30th) will mark ONE YEAR since I arrived in Romania! I can hardly believe it! I've commented to several people lately that I think there's some kind of weird vortex here or something because time seems to move SOOO quickly! It has been an incredible year, with of a few really high highs, a couple really low lows, and a lot of day to day blessings. Coming here has been THE hardest thing I've ever done, but it has also been one of the BEST things I've ever done. I'm really thankful for what God has taught me about Himself in the last year, and will spend this week thinking specifically about those things and thanking Him for who I know He is.

I was re-reading my prayer journal from a year ago and had to smile. I don't usually post those thoughts here because they're so private, but reading it makes me so thankful that it is THIS year and not last year! :) I hope also that it will encourage you to know that the hard things God asks us to do are SOOOO worth it, and that He walks with us each step of the way, even when we doubt or wonder if obedience is worth the price. I'm thankful for this reminder as well.


January 22, 2010
Father, You see my fear for this next week. I dread it, and quite honestly don't want to go. Why? I know You've called me...at least I think so. Why do I doubt? Because I see myself and not You. Let me fix my eyes on You, so that I won't grow weary and lose heart. Oh God, my heart and head are so conflicted right now. I can't think straight, can't see You or hear You. How do I do this? Will it really be ok? Can I go this far outside my comfort zone? Will you REALLY be there with me?

And so a year later...I have the answers to all those questions and can say again that God is worthy of our trust.

Thanks, Lord, for your goodness, faithfulness, patience and help over this last year. Let me bring glory to You for all You have done.