Sun-Scorched Land

I have been kind of lost in myself lately. Saying the wrong things. Acting kind of ridiculous. Thinking that perhaps I should not be around people. Having some bouts of anxiety. Feeling a little sad. I need to keep focus.

The Lord will guide you always;

he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land

and will strengthen your frame.

You will be like a well-watered garden,

Like a spring whose waters never fail.

Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins

and will raise up the age-old foundations;

you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,

Restorer of Streets with Dwellings

~Isaiah 58:11-12

I am trying to remember that I am on a mission. I am following my destiny for the first time on my entire life. I am doing what I think that God wants me to do. This is really hard.

The Spirit of the Lord is on me,

because he has anointed me

to preach good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners

and recovery of sight for the blind,

to release the oppressed,

to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.

~Luke 4:18

I am making progress on my research. I have been offered several programs to be involved with. One of these offers two five month stints, each in two countries. My other option is to do a year stint in one country. I think that I am going to do a year in India... then, if the opportunity is still available, do five months in Bangladesh, and another five months in a third country. I know that I want to do at least one year in India. I really think that God wants me there. All of the arrows point in that direction. This is exciting.

I finally received my book/CD program for learning Hindi. So, I am working on that too.

Side note: The annual Ukraine trip is coming up. I received an email from Kristi, asking for support. I will be offering prayer and mental support. I am also making an effort to send over some gifts for the folks of MTU. I wish that I was making the trip with her.