Today is the day. I wish I had some deep thought to share on this crazy experience, But all I have is a heart full of thanksgiving.
The past few weeks have been an incredible time to spend with family and friends. God has richly blessed me, and I am so amazed at His goodness and his provision. I think all that I have to say is this, God is good and Jesus is enough. Love to you all and will post when I get there!
by grace
sarah
Monday, August 27, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The Wise Mr. Beaver
"Who said anything about safe? Course he isn't safe. But he's good."
-Mr. Beaver, The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe
I promise, not all of my post will be about Narnia.
Over the past few days, I have been struggling with some anxiety. Not about what I am doing, but just the logistics of it all. I am a planner, organizer, question asker, and in general do not just jump into things. So the task of moving half a world away, is a bit daunting. Add my absolute hatred of packing into the mix and it is easy to see why I have woken up in the middle of the night with my head spinning and my heart racing. It is so easy to get caught up in "the planning" or "the stuff" I need to get done, or feel like I need to get done that I can miss the beauty of this phase in my life, and the security in the quote from Mr. Beaver, "Who said anything about safe? Course he isn't safe, But he's good."
Today, I am taking a breath. As crazy as my life is, and as fleeting as the next few weeks are going to be, today I am resting in the beautiful truth, that God is good and Jesus is enough. I am not cramming everything I own into 6 suitcases in pursuit of some meaningless worldly thing. I am not rushing to see people and spend time with them because I am leaving. Instead I am preparing for the opportunity to serve alongside the God of the universe as He reveals himself to his children in another land. I get to eat dinner with, laugh, and remember all of the people that God has put in my life so far and the blessing that they have been. I am rejoicing in the love of so many and the hope of what is to come.
I know that the future is uncertain, but I know that HE is GOOD.
-Mr. Beaver, The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe
I promise, not all of my post will be about Narnia.
Over the past few days, I have been struggling with some anxiety. Not about what I am doing, but just the logistics of it all. I am a planner, organizer, question asker, and in general do not just jump into things. So the task of moving half a world away, is a bit daunting. Add my absolute hatred of packing into the mix and it is easy to see why I have woken up in the middle of the night with my head spinning and my heart racing. It is so easy to get caught up in "the planning" or "the stuff" I need to get done, or feel like I need to get done that I can miss the beauty of this phase in my life, and the security in the quote from Mr. Beaver, "Who said anything about safe? Course he isn't safe, But he's good."
Today, I am taking a breath. As crazy as my life is, and as fleeting as the next few weeks are going to be, today I am resting in the beautiful truth, that God is good and Jesus is enough. I am not cramming everything I own into 6 suitcases in pursuit of some meaningless worldly thing. I am not rushing to see people and spend time with them because I am leaving. Instead I am preparing for the opportunity to serve alongside the God of the universe as He reveals himself to his children in another land. I get to eat dinner with, laugh, and remember all of the people that God has put in my life so far and the blessing that they have been. I am rejoicing in the love of so many and the hope of what is to come.
I know that the future is uncertain, but I know that HE is GOOD.
by grace and with much love,
sarah
Monday, July 23, 2012
Whats With the Name?
Hello friends, family and random Internet people! Thanks for taking a few minutes to read my first blog post! I am a little intimidated by this whole idea... so please forgive me if this comes off as random ramblings, or just a lot of fragmented thoughts.
The plan is to use this as a means to keep everyone updated on my crazy adventure... we will see how that goes, but for now lets talk about the name In Search of Aslan's Country....
I have always loved "The Chronicles of Narnia" the idea of a magic place, epic adventure and the excitement of seeing Aslan, the high king of Narnia, are just a few of the many reasons why. As a believer, my soul gets excited reading certain passages: The creation of Narnia, Edmund's redemption, Eustace's transformation and my favorite few sentences from the entire series...
"Of course he knew none of the true stories of Aslan, the great Lion, the son of the Emperor-over-the-Sea, the king above all, High King of Narnia. But after one glance at the Lion's face he slipped out of the saddled and fell at its feet. He couldn't say anything, and he knew he needn't say anything."
The plan is to use this as a means to keep everyone updated on my crazy adventure... we will see how that goes, but for now lets talk about the name In Search of Aslan's Country....
I have always loved "The Chronicles of Narnia" the idea of a magic place, epic adventure and the excitement of seeing Aslan, the high king of Narnia, are just a few of the many reasons why. As a believer, my soul gets excited reading certain passages: The creation of Narnia, Edmund's redemption, Eustace's transformation and my favorite few sentences from the entire series...
"Of course he knew none of the true stories of Aslan, the great Lion, the son of the Emperor-over-the-Sea, the king above all, High King of Narnia. But after one glance at the Lion's face he slipped out of the saddled and fell at its feet. He couldn't say anything, and he knew he needn't say anything."
The Horse and His Boy
I still remember the moment I meet and fell in love with Jesus, and I feel like this passage reflects it perfectly. I know that no words can ever really express what happened to me that day, but I do know that I was changed forever. I do know that my life is no longer my own, and it is with that knowledge that I start this next adventure in my life.
Throughout the Gospels we learn that Jesus came that we might have a more abundant life, and that the kingdom of God is at hand... Aslan's country can be realized in part on this broken little ball we call earth. That is why I am going to SE Asia to help tell others stories of the true Aslan, and to help usher in the Kingdom of God into being for people that know nothing of the one true Aslan.
"Because, this is a very great adventure, and no danger seems to me so great as that of knowing when I get back to Narnia that I left a mystery behind me through fear"
Reepicheep, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
by grace and with much love
sarah
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