Yes indeed - God is good and He does wonders. With me being so far away, my daughter has now learned to lean more fully on the Lord. To hear her speak with such faith fills my heart with joy like nothing else could. To hear from her that my mom is also softening and has opened her heart to the Lord is awesome. My heart is now at peace.
The wonders continue to accumulate. When possible, I attend church with people that I know here. Last week I went with a co worker at the bank. She said she went to a full gospel church and I was happy to hear that but still skeptical of what I would find.
Well, in short, the pastor speaks the truth, and preaches the word of faith with confidence and compassion. He came immediately to see me as soon as Marie told him about the news I had recd from the states. At that time, the Lord had told me everything would be alright and would work out, but my mind was racked with guilt because I thought I needed to stay with mom until the end and also take care of all her affairs. This would mean I would have to give up my Peace Corps dream. It was a choice I could not make. The pastor and I prayed and he showed me Genesis 12 where God calls Abraham to leave his country and his kin for a land that the Lord would show him. Unfortunately, he took Lot with him and this hindered him. I know that God sent me here but I was carrying guilt about mom on my back. We prayed and I felt the burden lift from my mind and evaporate like tiny bubbles above my head!!!
I have decided to return to the USA – to see mom and say that things that need to be said so that we part in peace and love. I will return to Cameroon and complete my serve here because I know this is where I will find my healing and consolation. The choice has not been easy, but my mind is clear and my heart is set – I know this is the right thing to do.
Love - Christine
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