But God!

I don't know why I am continually amazed when God reveals his AWESOME power...by now I should expect it and anticipate it. But yet, I'm amazed. And my being in Haiti for this trip is no exception. As of a week ago I had no intention of being in Haiti. I have been here twice before, loved EVERY second of it, but wasn't a part of this team...a week ago. BUT GOD! While I had no intention of being here, I had every desire to be here. But I am the stubborn sort and I told God quite some time ago that as a result of having a new job, I couldn't possibly take the time to come down this trip. BUT GOD! In spite of myself, God had different plans, for which I am very thankful. As the trip grew closer, my heart grew heavier knowing that I would not be joining my team in Haiti. But GOD! Last Sunday our church commissioned the team to go in both church services. In the first service, I joined my church in praying for those going. But about half way through the prayer time I "melted down", and had to leave the service to pull myself together. Then, when the church gathered around the team to pray in the second service, I decided that I couldn't bear to be outside that team circle, and joined them instead. I went home from church very heavy hearted that day, and had a conversation with God about it. I told him that I knew it was a long shot, and that I had made this decision, but if there was ANY possible way that I could go, I would really LOVE for that to happen. BUT GOD! Monday, while at work, I got a text from Tim telling me that one of the team members had to withdraw from the trip, and "did I know anyone interested in going?" SERIOUSLY! (That was my reply) Well I immediately started praying, talked to my husband, and replied to Tim that I might be interested. What I didn't know was that he had texted several other people as well. One of them had just made plans for a trip to Florida just hours earlier. One had said she wasn't interested, and one received blank texts. The only catch at this point, was that I didn't know if I even had any vacation time for the year. But, I decided the only thing I could do was ask. So, on the way home from work I called my boss and asked. He didn't know if I had vacation time either, due to some recent company changes and had to check with his partner. The next morning I received affirmation from my boss that I did have vacation time and, with my husband's blessing, received permission to go to Haiti just 3 work days later! So here I am, back in this place with a heart overflowing with gratitude to a GREAT GOD who continually does even more than we could ever think or imagine...and I can't wait to see what He has in store for us this week! ~Heather Meade