Pre-Uganda Journal

I decided that this might be the easiest way to keep everyone up to date on our Uganda preparations and journey. Today I realized that my and Rebecca's trip is only 5 weeks away----the time is fast approaching. I listened to a John Piper this morning that was so encouraging. It was about how faith glorifies God, and how when we trust Him with difficult things, He receives more glory. I'm listening to this series of sermons on the book of Romans. Many of them have confirmed that this short-term mission trip is exactly what He is calling us to right now. Anyway, many of you know that I have been dealing with many fears about this trip, but many of your prayers and words of encouragement have been so good. And, today's sermon also just encouraged me that I can and must have complete faith and trust in God and His caring for us in this trip. It's only as we trust Him that we are able to give Him the glory that He is due. Please, keep praying that Rebecca and I will not be overcome by fear, but by complete trust in our God who provides what He commands.