Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 ~
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."

How true this has been in my life over the last month, and I am SO glad, HE is in control!!! I am no longer going to India. Mike emailed me several weeks ago saying that Roshan was concerned about some of the things going on in the community there, and they did not think it wise for me to come. At first I was completely overwhelmed! Having already told work, and set in my mind that this was the plan for my life the upcoming year, it fully rocked my world. So grateful that our God is a strong tower!

Mike reassured me that after praying over the situation, he still had complete peace that I was being sent, and that this was not a question of "if" or "when" I would be going, but really just that God was re-directing us as to where. He had already been in contact with some people connected to Remember Nhu about the potential for me going there. At first, I was not sure that was in my heart. I was still reeling from the news about India, so I asked him to continue to pursue logistics while I prayed and re-aligned my heart with the new direction God was taking me. I was hesitant to jump immediately into another location. I did not want to simply "fill the void" left after India fell through. I knew that God had been calling me to Go, but with such a drastic change, I needed to reassure myself that this was still HIS will for my life.

Over the last few weeks, the details for me to travel to Thailand and work with Remember Nhu have been continuing smoothly and the more I learn about this opportunity, the more certain I feel that this is SUCH a good fit for me. I will be able to use some of my business experience, and will be more plugged in with a community of American believers there. I spoke to Carl (the founder) last night, and after we hung up was more excited about this than I can express.

I have definitely been battling against some fear though ~ up until May when I did my 'dreams poster,' (another story for another time but THANK YOU to Diane Comer!!), I had never really thought that this dream could become a reality in my life. And then when India fell through, it only perpetuated that fear. My prayer is that the Lord would continue to reassure me along this path, and that the details would continue to progress smoothly. Furthermore, I know that ultimately my goal is to serve Him and to walk within His will - so even if everything fell through tomorrow, fear is not an option! :).

Much more to come I am sure about Remember Nhu and my journeys to THAILAND (Lord Willing!).
http://www.remembernhu.org/

Always an adventure, and thank God for that!! =D