For the record, I absolutely hate goodbyes. Leaving home on Friday was so incredibly hard — much harder than I could have imagined. It seems so silly, even to me, but the weight of what I was leaving to do and the time I would be gone seemed heavier than ever before. However, I was lucky enough to sit next to a quiet woman on the plane, giving me plenty of time to think and pray and hear from the Lord. He is so faithful in showing me Truth when I need it most, and on the plane ride from Dallas, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, He reminded me of the simple truth that this feeling of separation that eats at my heart is just a minute version of the separation from which He has saved us forever.
Separation from my home, family, friends, and dogs (don’t judge) is so hard, but separation from our Father is death.. literally. In Him there is life and light and hope and joy and love and purpose… but separation from Him is darkness and sadness and hopelessness. This week the Lord has even further engraved on my heart the depth of the magnificent mercy He has freely bestowed on us. I rejoice in knowing that any separation I may face is only for a season, because the earth will soon fade away, and in Him we will forever be satisfied and forever be whole. Praise the Lamb for this priceless gift!
We leave for London tonight, and will finally make it to India on the 10th (India time).. prayers for safe travel are much appreciated!!
