Even though it's only a couple of months, I want to be prepared for what Israel can bring...I double checked the list of things I have to bring, I have been getting accquainted with the geography, climate, and many other little things before getting there.
My suitcase(s) are ready and I think my mind is too. I have been longing for it ever since I knew I was on the list!
Then I realize...
If I'm preparing this much for a trip that lasts only 3 plus months, how much more I should be preparing myself for eternity?! I should always be ready to take off, I should always be excited of my adoption into the best family-His family.
I say 'I should' because I admit that's not how it is all the time. I forget by getting distracted on little details, on things that I enjoy more than I should, on things that get me discouraged...the truth is I get distracted quite often. But then by the grace of God, someone (a friend most of the time) or something, reminds me to look up and await for the glories of heaven when I will be with my savior and "MY FAITH SHALL BE SIGHT"... and once I have this in mind it's much easier to redeem the time that the Lord has given me, and to be a better steward of all He gives me.
Considering that not everyone gets the opportunity to go to Israel (for 3 1/2 months!!) I take this great privilege and lay it down to Him; knowing the sacrifice that people have done so that I could go (my mom being selfless when caring for me, my education, and everything; my dad wanting what's best for me and giving it to me whenever it was the right time, the teachers that have worked hard for this program...); therefore I don't want to do what I want and may be waste precious time, but rather I want to do whatever God has for me to do and I ask for your prayers in this...so that Israel may continue to be a blessing to many people even through what I might learn!!
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil...giving thanks always and for everything..." Ephesians 5:15,20
My suitcase(s) are ready and I think my mind is too. I have been longing for it ever since I knew I was on the list!
Then I realize...
If I'm preparing this much for a trip that lasts only 3 plus months, how much more I should be preparing myself for eternity?! I should always be ready to take off, I should always be excited of my adoption into the best family-His family.
I say 'I should' because I admit that's not how it is all the time. I forget by getting distracted on little details, on things that I enjoy more than I should, on things that get me discouraged...the truth is I get distracted quite often. But then by the grace of God, someone (a friend most of the time) or something, reminds me to look up and await for the glories of heaven when I will be with my savior and "MY FAITH SHALL BE SIGHT"... and once I have this in mind it's much easier to redeem the time that the Lord has given me, and to be a better steward of all He gives me.
Considering that not everyone gets the opportunity to go to Israel (for 3 1/2 months!!) I take this great privilege and lay it down to Him; knowing the sacrifice that people have done so that I could go (my mom being selfless when caring for me, my education, and everything; my dad wanting what's best for me and giving it to me whenever it was the right time, the teachers that have worked hard for this program...); therefore I don't want to do what I want and may be waste precious time, but rather I want to do whatever God has for me to do and I ask for your prayers in this...so that Israel may continue to be a blessing to many people even through what I might learn!!
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil...giving thanks always and for everything..." Ephesians 5:15,20
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friend, I cannot tell you how excited I am for you, and how encouraged I am by your reflections on eternity. Setting our minds on eternity always seems to be the answer to our silly little worries and distractions, doesn't it?
ResponderEliminarLord, ploease draw Lily closer and closer to Yourself and to a fuller understanding of Your Word as she spends this time in the land where her faith was born. Help her to be grateful for every moment you give her there, and to spend it wisely, for Your glory and honor. Amen!