People might wonder what the life of a missionary is like and assume there must be to it an air of the romantic or exotic. Well, we have had our share of “exotic” scents (usually sewage) and tropical breezes (laden by smog.) But, really our life would be best described as an adventure (meaning not planned and totally out of my sphere of control) with our heavenly Father as the most amazing tour guide!
Consider our recent trip to Singapore to secure an Indonesian visa (permission to live and work in the country.) Our three days turned into five, as the visa process can be painfully slow. I was anxious at this change of plans because this would mean the kids would miss more school, Jim would be absent from church, and more money would be spent on meals abroad. It was a cry or laugh moment, and so I decided to trust that our Tour Guide must have a lot to show us in Singapore!
Being blessed with superior accommodations at the Anglican Prayer Lodge, we set out to see what the city had to offer. We dined with old friends, took in a light-water-music show at the harbor, worshiped at St. George’s, and strolled around The Botanical Gardens. We had a great tour of Singapore and left with a reminder to “sit back and enjoy the ride!”
What is that proverb… Man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. He is directing yours…. You are covered with prayers and under the shadow of His wings. Can’t wait to hear and see all He will do this year in your lives. Many blessings
after hearing that amelia den hartog’s bro finally got to the US from Colombia with a l3 yr. wait for a Visa, i’m glad you got yours so “fast”. Now us we have 3 of them, didn’t have to wait long and we pay every month-oh did you mean document or card??? thank you very, very much for the beautiful mugs. I told Karen one good turn deserves another. I got 6 bags of coffee to bring back to NJ from Amelia and Ron with Christ for the City Int’l, and Karen took the mugs for me!!! hugs