Waiting for Their Return

It's a cold rainy day here in Texas and I sit in a still and quiet house. The little people are at preschool and the big boys (Sean and Major) are in Haiti. So as I sit I begin to think of what they are doing, asking God to show them the way, lead them along the path He has for us. They have great things to do there this week and while I don't want to wish their time away, I am excite and anxious for their return home. I believe God to do big things on this trip, things we can not foresee coming, GREAT things! 

The day Major boarded the plane to head to Haiti to meet his dad, I could feel all the prayers for this mama.  People asked me "how are you doing" or "how did you let him go, I'd be a wreck"?  I will have to say that I was not afraid and the best part was neither was he!  He was so eager to go, to see new things, to experience his first trip to Haiti with his dad. We prayed all week leading up to his departure that he would hear and feel the Lord, that his soul would be shaken. He constantly reminds me of what "child like faith" looks like and I am so thankful.  

Peace from the Lord is such a gift, especially for a mama letting go and watching her son be used by Jesus. Was I scared, no.  Was I nervous, no. Was I anxious, well I'd be lying if I said no, but I think it was a healthy emotion. God has blessed me with three healthy children, He has entrusted them to me, they are His children and they are on loan to me. I find comfort in the truth that He has our days numbered, we are called to live them to the fullest! In our flesh we can fall short of staying strong, but in Him we find that strength. 

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. — Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

Have a blessed day and thanks for the prayers! 

Jen 

Amaze Us

Ephesians 3:20  "Now all glory to God, who is able through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." 

As I prepare to depart for Haiti in the morning Ephesians 3:20 is the prayer for Education Impact and my family this week.  Our excitement is high as we are searching for a facility to plant our ministry in and even more than that, Major, is traveling to Haiti for the first time.   

We are traveling to a town we have been to many times, but now we are excited to look at it through a different lens and see how we might specifically plant ourselves within this community.   

Our goals are simple, but our prayers are not.  We know we are headed on the right path, but pray the Lord exceeds all expectations of provision and purpose.  Besides the business side of our trip, mine and Jen's hearts yearn for Major's feet to hit the ground.  His excitement to go and that of our friends living there is almost overwhelming as we pray for the Lord to move in Major.  This is an opportunity most 7 year olds do not get and to think that this chance to experience the world could be the catalyst to spark a life long hunger for the Lord and His Kingdom.   

So as we depart we ask that you join with us in prayer that He, our God, may exceed all expectations and understanding, as He paves our way to Haiti and ignites an explosion in Major's soul!