A big sigh of relief

Well folks- we did it! The Japan Team has successfully completed our Send-Off Concert! I think we did a great job and got a lot of positive feedback. Sure there are things to work on, but I am very proud of my group.

The countdown is basically one day, since we leave Friday morning. Whenever I read about Tokyo I get excited, but I am still afraid. I don't like leaving home. Especially when there are things down here with the family that I have to worry about. I pray that God uses us in a mighty way in Japan.

I was talking to a few girls at Panera tonight who had just returned from their trips to Rawanda and Austria and it is just exciting to hear about how God worked. They were all so stoked on their trip. Is it selfish to wish the same happens with my group? One of them said that every day they witnessed an answer to prayer. That's incredible that God's presence and guidance was so evident. It's hard for me to fathom that a trip overseas with brand new people can be such an amazing experience, but at the same time it makes sense because God is so powerful and is capable of pulling people together. I need to make sure to allow that.

God has already answered a prayer in regards to our rehearsal camp this week and concert.

I honestly don't even know what to specifically ask for in terms of prayer right now. I am just beginning to sort out my thoughts.

Instead of writing my ISP papers, here I sit blogging....

Father, I don't know what to expect but I know that you are and have already been preparing and equipping me for this trip. May I recognize your strength and guidance and I pray you ignite my heart with passion for Your people and furthering Your Kingdom.