New York to Tokyo

Tomorrow we leave for Japan!!! Our first flight is from New York to Tokyo! Then we will take a short flight down to Fukuoka. It is hard to convince myself that I am really going. I'm sure it will all begin to sink in as I leave my family tomorrow and board my 13 hour flight to Tokyo! Can you believe that I can fly to the opposite side of the world in just 13 hours?! That is amazing to me!

I spent most of yesterday packing. Yes, I know... Why did it take me so long to pack? I kept asking myself that, and I concluded that it is because I am leaving for so long, that I am trying to think of everything I might need, while still bring the least amount possible!

I said goodbye to some of my church family this Sunday, but did not get to see everyone. :( I will miss my dear church, but I know I need to go where God calls me! On Sunday, our song leader chose the hymn "Follow, Follow, I will Follow Jesus." I thought that was very appropriate! The chorus says, "Anywhere, everywhere, I will follow on... Anywhere He leads me I will follow on." I feel that way. The Lord has lead me to go to Japan, and I will follow, ANYWHERE! Even though I'm scared and feel unqualified, I'm able to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ! I have been meditating on Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the Lord, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed."

Jesus is already there, and He already knows what I will go through, and He promises to be with me, to never leave me, and to never fail me! I am simply commanded to FEAR NOT neither be dismayed. Yes, simply trust.

I was greatly encouraged yesterday by a call from a dear sweet lady I go to church with. She called to tell me she was praying for me, but also to ask if I had a "life verse" so she could pray that for me! She encouraged my heart, and lifted my spirits! Thank you!

Pray for safe travels for us tomorrow, and pray that we would be a radiant example and testimony of God's excellence and love everywhere we go! I am praying that we will have opportunities to tell people what God has done for us as we travel.

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Christ's Follower,
Jordan :)