As I woke on day three, a profound sense of calm washed over me, despite the intensity of the past few days. It was a whispering reassurance to my soul.
As God lead me in a time of reflection that morning of the past few weeks, from trauma training in Liberia to reconnecting with familiar faces in Morogoro. It wasn’t until I showed up at the retreat, while serving missionaries in challenging situations did I feel God confirming, in His peaceful way, “I need your unique skills and abilities to serve my daughters. Your time in Africa isn’t finished!”
This wasn’t the first time I’d felt God’s guiding hand in my life, especially when it came to Africa. Each experience, each encounter, that week seemed to reinforce His confirmation of my role in His greater plan of missions.
As I move forward, throughout the day I was filled with gratitude for the clarity, which caused me to be even more determined as I continued to meet with women who where in sometimes abusive or unhealthy situations.
As the day drew to a close, I was approached to conduct an impromptu debriefing training to equip one of ladies that was headed to the YWAM mission station that was housing the widows and some of the people that saw the accident take place. It was an honor to step into this role, offering guidance and support to someone in need of assistance, and ensuring she felt empowered to serve her fellow missionaries effectively.
In moments like these, I am reminded of the profound impact we can all make as we offer our gifts for God’s service. As I look back on this day, I embrace my mission to support missionaries facing adversity, knowing that I am exactly where I am meant to be. I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference, even in the midst of uncertainty and challenges.