Have you ever tried
going on a new adventure, whether it was a trek in the woods or just a car ride
to a town that you weren't very familiar with? Have you ever gotten there or
been well on your way only to realize you had no compass, no map, no GPS, and
worst of all, no internet to ask Google for directions? Maybe you've gotten
lost driving around your own town, or maybe you are perfectly capable of asking
for directions and arriving safely at your destination right on time. Either
way, most of us have gotten lost at some point in our life, even if it was only
for a few minutes.
Personally, I hate
being lost. Once I find a familiar place to orientate myself, I'll laugh and
feel silly for getting lost in the first place. But in the moments when I don't
know where I am or what is coming next, all I want is to be found and have
someone/something to show me the way. I'm all for adventure and trying new
things like going on a road trip or travelling to another country where I don't
know the language. Just so long as there is a map or some way I can orientate
myself if I end up in the middle of nowhere... which often ends up being the
outskirts of somewhere.
I'm one of those
people who can enjoy surprises, but prefers to know what is coming and how to
prepare for it. I like to know that I am headed in the right direction. To walk
forward with the assurance that I am doing the right thing. Yet, sometimes you
have to make decisions when you don't know all the answers. It's what I've
decided to call "life without a compass" - making tough decisions and
having no idea where you will end up.
To me, one of the
hardest parts about following God as I go on adventures around the world, is
that most of the time you are living a life without a compass. You are
challenged to follow Him, even when you don't know where you are going. To
trust Him with your heart, your family, your dreams, and your future. To
believe that He will make everything work out in the end. You learn to put one
foot in front of the other and continue moving forward even when the ground
beneath your feet doesn't look like it will support you. When you fall down,
you ask for the strength to get back up again. Why? Because in my life, no
matter how hard the journey gets God is the one person I can count on to always
be there for me. Through the sunshine, thunderstorms, and earthquakes He's
always with me. Though I'm far from perfect, He calls me precious, treasured,
and loved. The best part is that God never changes, the only thing that changes
is my understanding of His character and nature.
As I try to discern
what adventures may be coming next, I'm learning to trust God. I don't know
where I am going, what I will be doing, or who I will be meeting along the way.
All I know is that I'm moving forward one tentative step at a time. I'm looking
for a compass, yet if I can use a Pirates of the Caribbean reference, the ones
that I've been finding don't seem to point north. On the contrary they keep
pointing back to God, so I'm going to try and be patient because I know that
whatever choices await me, they all lead to great adventures.
Thank you for reading
this somewhat confusing post. I truly appreciate your support and prayers.
Many blessings!
Prayer requests:
- Please continue to pray for my team and I here in Central Asia!- Our time here is nearly over and we want to make the most of what is left as we continue to see God move and build relationships with the amazing people here.
- Health - To know God's plans for the remainder of our time here.
- Safety
- Finances
If you would like to
get in contact with me, just send me an email at amyt.dr@gmail.com! I'd love to
hear from you!
