Three days ago I stepped out of my parents’ embrace and onto a plane taking me to Georgia to prepare to go to Peru. And let me tell you, boy was it a big step of faith. I don’t think I’ve ever been more nervous or scared or anxious before in my life. But then God did a funny thing. After I had settled into my seat on the plane, a girl about my age sat down next to me. I had seen her and another girl boarding the plane, and her friend had a rather large backpack with her. So when she sat down I asked if they were going camping and where they were going. Her response was, “Oh, we’re going on a missions trip to Uganda with Adventures in Missions. We’re on our to Georgia for training camp.” I cannot describe the excitement I felt over those two sentences! My heart was immediately calm and all the anxiousness I had been feeling before vanished! God knew that I needed comfort in the form of a friend and I truly believe that God put those girls on the same plane as me, and even in the seat right next to me, to show me how much He loves me and will take care of me. I’m in God’s thoughts! He knows my heart and knows my fears. And even though I am no longer in my parents’ embrace, I know that I am in good hands. In fact, I am in the arms of the Father who knows me and loves me the best.
