I am headed out on a new adventure on Thursday. I am so blessed by the Lord who knows my heart and my desires and actually cares, by the Lord who orchestrates things perfectly according to His plan.
Three years ago, I felt that it was time to start my life of living in a Spanish speaking country, and I brought this to my sweet church family. The consensus was that I needed to wait and become more grounded. I'm not going to lie and say I took that well. I felt as though my dreams were crushed, and I believed God didn't care about me or speak to me. Following this were the two most difficult years of my life. And by God's grace, I was in a safe, loving place, surrounded by friends who truly cared about me and never gave up on me even in the thick of depression when it seemed like it would never get better. Even when I believed none of them cared about me despite everything they had done to show that they did.
Not long after I was asked to wait, a sister in the Lord encouraged me to ask the Lord for a country. I felt quite sure as I asked the Lord that He was speaking "Chile." Which I thought was odd because I knew nothing about Chile. But I just sat on it and waited.
Then this past summer I began feeling that it was time. And as I brought it to the church this time, several sisters confirmed that it was time. And one sister had the thought to contact some friends she had that she thought were in Argentina. When she contacted them, it turned out that they were actually in Chile. Which was a sweet confirmation, and I began emailing with this family and I visited them in October. And now, in two days I will be getting on a plane to join them in Chile.
I just wanted to share this because God's timing really is perfect. It often feels wrong at the time, like He has forgotten us. But I assure you He cares. He delights to give us the desires of our hearts.
Three years ago, I felt that it was time to start my life of living in a Spanish speaking country, and I brought this to my sweet church family. The consensus was that I needed to wait and become more grounded. I'm not going to lie and say I took that well. I felt as though my dreams were crushed, and I believed God didn't care about me or speak to me. Following this were the two most difficult years of my life. And by God's grace, I was in a safe, loving place, surrounded by friends who truly cared about me and never gave up on me even in the thick of depression when it seemed like it would never get better. Even when I believed none of them cared about me despite everything they had done to show that they did.
Not long after I was asked to wait, a sister in the Lord encouraged me to ask the Lord for a country. I felt quite sure as I asked the Lord that He was speaking "Chile." Which I thought was odd because I knew nothing about Chile. But I just sat on it and waited.
Then this past summer I began feeling that it was time. And as I brought it to the church this time, several sisters confirmed that it was time. And one sister had the thought to contact some friends she had that she thought were in Argentina. When she contacted them, it turned out that they were actually in Chile. Which was a sweet confirmation, and I began emailing with this family and I visited them in October. And now, in two days I will be getting on a plane to join them in Chile.
I just wanted to share this because God's timing really is perfect. It often feels wrong at the time, like He has forgotten us. But I assure you He cares. He delights to give us the desires of our hearts.
Beautiful, Melli!! So excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI so agree with the Lord's timing. I can see that he has worked with you in preparation for this journey. Although so many will miss you, you will still be with us in so many ways. I will continue to pray for you, daily. I'll never forget you placing your hands on my back and praying that Jesus needed to heal me. It didn't take long for that to happen. He works through you. You HEAR Him. Never be afraid to say that. Too many people think it is impossible, but he WANTS us to hear him, even when it is through other people, like yourself. I love you so much Melli and can't wait to hear about your life. You better post often!! Your auntie, franny
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