Peace in Chaos

Upper park in Chico. A perfect place to seek out soul rest.

So tomorrow is the big day! I can’t believe I am finally at this point– tomorrow morning I am getting on a plane to Bosnia. On the other hand, it feels like this has been a very long process. So many feelings and thoughts involved in this journey, but what has surpassed them all is a beautiful and divine inner peace that has calmed me and focused me for the last month. As many of you know, my human reaction to this kind of change and transition is to become incredibly anxious, upset, etc… but that has not been the case and I am so incredibly thankful for that. God is so kind to me and I do not deserve it!  

I have been meditating on Psalm 62, Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress. I will never be shaken… Yes my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.  How beautiful and refreshing it is when in the midst of chaos and brokenness we can take the time to let our soul find rest in God. My prayer for you all is that you can seek out this peace in your life as well. It is such an amazing and gracious gift that God gives us if we allow him into our lives. It is so much better than trying to do it on our own! 

At my going away party in Chico. It was so perfect and I felt so loved! Thanks for all that came! Love you all!

I am so blessed to have you all in my life and have loved the moments we have had together. Thanks for all your hard work in arranging goodbye parties, helping me move and supporting me in the different ways that God has gifted you. It is with you all in my heart that I joyfully move on to this next chapter knowing that you are on my team. Would you take a moment now to pray for me- that I would have a continued peace in Christ, discipline in seeking that soul rest and safety in travel. 

I will let you know when I arrive in Bosnia as soon as I can. I should be there sometime on Thursday afternoon.