This is my second time writing this update, because since the first one so many miracles and blessings have happened it needed revision! I am writing from Long Island where I am comfortably in my cousin’s warm bed for my last night in the United States! I leave for Barbados at 8.30 am tomorrow morning! Before I leave, I wanted to share I few blessings that have happened while on my journey..
After arriving in LA, finding my gate and the nearest Starbucks, I heard over the loud speaker a final boarding call for JFK flight that was leaving in ten minutes. I called my dad and asked if I could skip out on the 3 hour layover and try to get on that flight instead, he told me it was a long shot. It just so happened that there was one seat left on the plane and because in Boise my bags had been booked all the way through by “accident” I was able to get on! This was an enormous gift from God. Instead of only spending a few late night hours with my cousins.. I spent the evening with them. It wasn’t just about skipping a layover; God blessed me with the gift of fellowship on the eve of my departure. He reminded me of His GOODNESS. The entire flight I was filled with his presence to the point where the flight attendant had to ask me why I was so excited. And today I simply walked in His love and He has gone above and beyond just taking care of me but has blessed me every step of the way.
Since now you know what’s been going on today.. I thought I’d fill you in on some pre leaving Boise events…
Tuesday was the first day of nerves for me. It was an emotional roller coaster ride between the good byes, last minute packing, and my last beautiful Idaho sunset. In between the ups and downs though, God gave me clear words of peace and comfort and filled me with excitement. Every time I would start to mentally get overwhelmed, someone would call and talking about my trip brought me back to a place of peace. It was an experience like none other seeing God take care of me before I left. I was so blessed with good times with friends, edifying conversations, and the peace knowing I don’t have to worry. Last night as I began to stress out God reminded me that I don’t have to worry about what I’m going to wear, eat, or where to go. (Luke 12) So I took comfort knowing I packed the right things, I shouldn’t be afraid of foreign food and God is going to be with my guiding me in the airports! Isn’t it nice knowing when we travel alone we’re going with Jesus?! As I sat at the gate in Boise for a mere second I got this panic of, “wow, I’m going to another country alone this is scary!” and then before I blinked I was sweetly covered in the presence of Jesus. It was a relief and an unexpected blessing!
Obviously, the hardest part is leaving my family. It took courage for all of us so early in the morning to get in the car and drive to the airport. I miss them so much already. But I realized as I walked away into security that our hearts are never far apart. God is Lord over our household, and just because I’m not there does not mean he is going to continue to keep us united in His Spirit. I was on the verge of balling as I went through security. Everyone around me though was sympathetic and did not mind waiting for me as I was shaking trying to get my fourty pound carryon bag on the belt. Of course, my ear rings kept setting the security off, but the lady asked, “is that your mom crying over there?” And I answered in tears and shaking, “yes”, and she just let me go through! It was an awesome moment I really just wanted to hug the lady, because I didn’t need the stress of being searched and she just gave me grace. God is taking care of me every single second of this trip.
I cannot thank everyone enough who is keeping me in their prayers or has blessed me over the past weeks. I am not going alone, but with a team of prayer warriors behind me. My aunt told me she is praying that I would come near to God and he would come near to me (James 4). I have never felt closer to God than I do right now. Complete trust. It is hard. Giving up everything and all selfishness and ways of the world to say “God, I’m seeking you, and trusting you.” But he gave me the strength to go, and He is with me and I am closer to Him than I have ever been. I am so excited to see what He has in store. His plans for the next season are great and His love for me is ever abounding. I am resting and walking in nothing but His love today, with my complete trust in Him, and my heavenly Father is holding my hand the entire way, never letting go. I am so comforted.
Today as I travel, pray for peace, more of his presence, and safety. God is protecting me today, from sickness, from being “misplaced” in the airports, and from any and all harm. (I am also counting on him guiding me to starbucks in JFK this morning..)
Thank you Thank you Thank you for your prayers! My next update will be from my dorm in Barbados! I am excited to share all the awesome things God does on the rest of my journey!
Love you all,
Bekah
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