Hey Everyone!
This is the day before I fly for the first time. Yes, a little nervous would be one way to describe how I'm feeling, but only about navigating the airport. My dad keeps telling me that he's seen how God has a funny way of providing a traveling companion, so that's been my prayer.
Everything is in line and I have almost all I need. It's been simply awesome to see God provide. The truth of Psalm 37:4 has become such a reality to me over these last couple months of preparation. "Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart." I've found that even if I don't ask God for something because it seems too small or kind of selfish, He's been providing it. For example, I love music and listening to music, and always kind of thought "Wow, it would be so cool to have one of those nifty iPods or something." I always settled for little $15 MP3 players from Wal-mart that broke in a matter of weeks and never planned to spend any money on anything more than that. But then a friend of mine sent me a text message: "Hey Nikki. Do you have an iPod?" Long story short, I was given an iPod touch. The friend who gave it to me didn't have to pay anything either. It was incredible! I never prayed for it, never asked for it, but I believe with all my heart that God provided it, and the friend who gave it to me would say the same thing. Just recently, I'd been looking for a good daily devotional to take along, and that was provided. Also, for a journal that I could record things in, and that was provided. I never asked...but they were given. It's awesome. God's faithfulness is huge. I've also seen Him come through in prayer. I never thought raising the money would be possible, but ended up with $8,442 as of last week. Such an answer to prayer! Thank you to everyone who gave, in money or prayer. Thank you for letting God use you. Thank you for your commitment to His calling.
With mounting excitement,
Nikki
Well Nikki, I am going to try to do this again. I am not computer savvy. I sent you a message the day before you left, telling you just sit back and relax and enjoy the amazing beauty God created all around us. Flying isn't one of my likes, but it is awesome when the sun shines through the clouds and just to see the beauty from the air. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and that God would just do amazing things through you. Linda
ReplyDeleteI just checked Quantis airline and saw that your flight has landed in Brisbane. Yea!! The long 14 hours over the Pacific is finished. I just wish I was there with you. (Instead it's 4 wedding cakes on my docket for this week.) I hope you find a hot spot during your 2 hr layover in Brisbane so you can communicate with us and tell us how you are...can't wait for your next blog entry. Lots of love, MOM
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The same thing has been happening to me lately! Crazy... God even sent me a hug when I really needed it, one of those hugs that I usually get from Billy, and I didn't even ask for it!
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