Almost a Year - A reflective poem by Rebecca

It’s been almost a year since we got on the plane.

Knowing that we were leaving friends and family; we would never be the same.

What has it been like leaving everything we know?

Laughter and tears; sun and snow.

Up and down; love and fear.

All while trusting God for the reason we are here.

Relying on support and prayers from the ones you care for,

Though scary, freeing, challenging; it means relying on God even more.

I’m so thankful to be part of a team who sees that Christ is our need

Whether they can see the impact first hand or not, they have blessed students at ICSV.

The students and families are so precious, eager to learn and understand

What it means to love the Lord with all their hearts and to follow His command.

At times I feel so left alone and wondering why God has called me here

But then I talk to a student, or go to a school event, that’s when it all becomes clear.

God never said life would be easy or even how we think it might be

We just need to rely on Him, as He knows more then we can see.

I pray for wisdom and strength for each day,

Not only for me and my family, but the people near and far,

That we can become one in Christ and listen to what He has to say.

We are all missionaries, whether in Austria, USA, or another place,

God tells us to share to the entire world about love, forgiveness and grace.

It is a privilege, a gift that God has given us all,

Rejoice, be free, for He has taken the fall.

Almost a year and will never be the same.

Thank you Jesus for lighting the flame.