For the past two days I have been talking with the
Witheralls (the missionary couple in Germany I am going to help) and looking at
flights. We were trying to decide on a date for my flight and whether or not I should
buy a one-way or round trip ticket. The reason I would not buy a round-trip
ticket is that I am not sure the exact date of my return. I may need to leave
earlier than expected because of finances. Or for some reason I may decide to fly out of or into a different city. Searching
for flights can be so discouraging at times. I searched many different websites
and I was unable to find a one-way ticket under $800. I was at a loss of whether
I should buy the one-way (even though it was expensive) or get the round trip,
which may end up being expensive and hard to change. I couldn’t decide! Early I had looked at Airfare.com
which listed flights for just over $600. This was a good price but for some odd
reason the website did not show what airline the flight was with!! I mentioned this to the couple I
am staying with in Texas and the husband looked up Airfare.com himself. Wouldn’t
you know?? He found a flight for under
$600 with American Airlines!!! Then I
tried to find it on my computer and of course it didn’t show up! For some reason
God wanted me to use his computer to purchase my ticket J God works in mysterious ways!
If I hadn’t talked with this couple, I probably wouldn’t have found a cheap
ticket! Praise God!!!!
So, although this story had a stressful beginning, it has a
wonderful ending! A new chapter in my life is beginning in 12 days! I will be leaving September 25 and arriving in Germany September 26. I am
so excited and thankful!!! God has provided about half of the support I will
need for the entire year. I still need to raise about $12,000 more. I am taking
a leap of faith that God will provide the rest! I know He is in control of
everything, and if He wants me in Germany for a whole year, He will provide the
means!
And my God will meet all your needs according to the
riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever.
Amen. -Philippians 4:19-20
