About 8 months ago, I found out my prayers of returning to the Middle East might actually happen.
2 Months ago, I took the steps to do training with Mission Corps down at Kansas City.
This last week, I finally received official word that I'll be heading back. My heart is overjoyed and I can't believe where God is taking me.
7 Months from now, I'll be on a plane headed to Jordan, a beautiful country, to work at a school to teach English (Not exactly a part of my degree...but thats o.k.)
Praise that God is in the details though I tend to be so big picture. Praise that God put this calling on my heart in the 5th grade a camp. Praise that I was able to feel that call solidified 3.5 years ago in Israel. And Praise that God uses us despite circumstances, skills, faith, and our plans.
There are a lot of questions and a lot of things to do in prep. In my last blog, I mentioned a possible TESOL class online, which I still may do. There will be a lot of long, hard goodbyes, but I know this is the center of God's will.
It's not often that someone has such a clear idea of what God's vision is for their life. Its not often that one is able to just walk and see God move before them. But, with the exception of a few missteps, God has been working, He has been moving, and I can't turn back.
Yes, I'm a nerd who took a nerdy theme and made it allegorical which probably would make Tolkien turn over in his grave; but regardless, I'm so amazed by how great God is. I'm astounded at His work in my life. Looking back, I can see how ever challenge has been in preparation for this summer.
So no, I have very little idea of what 52 weeks starting in August will look like. But I do know that God has a plan. Financially, it will be taken care of. Emotionally, He's placing people there to help me. Spiritually, it will be trying but exciting with the guidance and love of an amazing people.
So pray for M.E. is for two reasons.
1. I need prayer. The people around me, the people I am leaving, the people I will interact with, we all need prayer.
2. Its a reminder to pray for the Middle East. Its not just about me, but an area of the world that needs God and Jesus in a way they have never experienced before. My prayer is to build relationships and seek God's calling further as He leads me.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*How To Support M.E.~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
For cash or check please send charitable donations to Global Treasury Services. Expenses should be made payable to General Treasurer Church of the Nazarene at:
Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, MO 64184
and should include the following information: 1. Amman, Jordan 2. Rebekah Musselman. 3. Mission Corps.
Donations can also be given online at Http://web.nazarene.org/goto/rmusselman and look for the MAKE A DONATION button under the picture.
