I found this gem that I wrote back in May/June 2013. Still so true!
The photo is some some pork that I was hesitant to try, but ended up loving!
I was just thinking today as I walked back from school alone after dropping 3 of the kids off, that God really gave me a special gift when it came to international missions. Coming to a foreign country all alone, really goes against my personality in so many ways. I am a very safe person. I get nervous being home alone, which is why we own 2 dogs. I wouldn't walk down the street alone in KC or St. Louis, and if I was walking with someone, you bet my hand would be choking the pepper spray I have hidden in my pocket. I lock my doors when I drive, I never answer my door if I am home alone, and I always try to tell someone where I am going. By now I hope you get the picture. But somehow I am not afraid to come to a foreign country, where I do not speak the language and where I know one person in the whole country. God gave some sort of super power in this area, where I have peace about things and I am not worried at all. It reminded me of some of my favorite verses that I have used to combat fears in my life, and I want to share them with you.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord,make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
It's like God just gave me this super power so I could accomplish what He wants me to do.
Another sort of super power I think God gave me to use on the mission field is the gift of being able to eat (almost) anything. For instance I do not eat a lot of things or if I do I do not enjoy it. Very popular things like spaghetti, meat loaf, and TUNA! Guess what I ate for dinner last night? You guessed it a tuna fish sandwich with cheese, grilled. I didn't bother saying I do not like tuna. I know I should be grateful to even have food.