"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think..." Ephesians 3:20

 

This verse was often my encouragement as I planned my first trip to Africa.  I had this huge amount of money to raise and I had no clue how I'd be able to, so I reminded myself of this verse over and over.  I cannot explain how amazing it is to have to live by faith, to not have any clue how things will work out but just have faith that God will provide, and then see Him do so.  When I started planning my return to Africa I decided not to figure out all the details first but step out in faith and know that if it was Gods will for me to go He would provide.  Well He did just that with hardly a hand lifted on my part, within a couple of days I had all I needed and more financially.  God has used so many people to bless my life and show His provision! 

 

So it is exactly one week until James and I begin our long journey to South Africa.  A long journey indeed it is, we have a three hour flight from Chicago to Atlanta, then we will be in the air from Tuesday at 6:55 pm until Wednesday at 5pm!  You think that would be enough traveling but no, we will only be in Johannesburg at that point where we have about a 13 hour layover and then fly out the following morning and will arrive in Port Elizabeth at 8:00 Thursday morning.  It will be exhausting, please be in prayer that everything goes smoothly and no flights are canceled or missed! 

 

Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement.  God bless you.  -Samantha