It’s hard to write when I hardly have words for what I’m experiencing. I find myself in the very last row of a United jet. I am in seat A, which is a window seat and I love looking out the window! I still can’t believe this is really happening.

Our plane took awhile to taxi. Apparently there were “technical difficulties.” When planes run on technology and you hear something like that, it’s a little unnerving lol. But, I know whom I serve and have no worry. I was worried about all our baggage making the 50 lb weight limit. God showed me straight up that I should quit that worrying!!! Our heaviest bag was 45 lbs. We made it through security just fine too. Brock’s shower gel was confiscated so if any of us are gonna be stinky, it’s gonna be him haha. I’m sitting right next to him on this flight…

Our prayer time that was held right before we got to the terminal was amazing! I was truly overwhelmed by all the support. There were at least 20 people outside the Starbucks in Point Loma. The team and I sat in the middle of the circle and everyone laid hands on us. This may be the most filling, enriching, and loving time I have felt by my Flood family. I have been praying for the last year that God would soften my heart and allow me to cry more easily (except at funerals haha). Boy, God is faithful even when I don’t want him to be. It meant so much to have someone I look up to grab my hands, look me in the eyes and say, “do you know how strong you are? Do you know that you are beautiful? Do you know that you are a good investment? Do you know you are worthy of His love and grace? Do you know you were meant to lead this trip?” It was hard to say yes.

I have been practicing my leadership skills as well. As a person who wants to be a part of ALL the action ALL the time, it is hard to take time for myself. It was really energizing when I took myself to the other side of the terminal for about 30 minutes. I had my own special time and when I returned my team was so excited to tell me about what I had missed. Could this be God? Perhaps ;)

One more thing I realized this morning during my devotional time. I am fond of the book My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers (well I knew this prior to this morning). As I looked at the title of today’s devotion it spoke to me rather boldly. I was hesitant to begin my day because I knew that it would end on an airplane. I was feeling a sense of loss. The title read, “Get Moving!” I decided to look at all the titles for June…Here they are:

The Staggering Question. Are You Obsessed by Something? “The Secret of the Lord.” The Never-Forsaking God. God’s Assurance. “Work Out” What God “Works in You.” The Greatest Source of Power. What’s Next To Do? Then What’s Next To Do? And After That What’s Next To Do? Getting There. Getting There. Get Moving! Get Moving! “Will You Lay Down Your Life?” Beware Of Criticizing Others. Keep Recognizing Jesus. The Service of Passionate Devotion. Have You Come to ‘When’ Yet? The Ministry of The Inner Life. The Unchanging Law of Judgment. “Acquainted With Grief.”

I can’t help but to see from this that God has been preparing me in so many ways; most of which I don’t even recognize. This morning I felt like I wanted to call up Oswald Chambers and his wife to share what they made helped me see today. Imagine how many lives each of us touch. Most of the time we don’t even know that we have and impact. I encourage you to keep or start planting seeds by seeking out the Holy Spirit.

We made it to Washinton Dulles!! It is crazy how modern and space-age the airport is here. It has changed a lot since my last trip. We had to take a train to the other terminals and it was such a trip to see life in D.C. (at least life at the airport). I am really excited for our next flight because I haven't slept at all! I am saving up my sleep so that I can knock out on this 13 hour flight.

...So we finally made it to our terminal and about 10 minutes later Cameron says, "We have to go back to the plane right now." "Why?" "Because I left my computer on it." The boys went back to the terminal and when they came back, they didn't have the computer with them. So please be praying that it will miraculously get back to him.

We also just found out that there is a 15 lb weight limit for carry-on bags on Ethiopian flights. Brock's bag weighs about 25 lbs. He said, "NO, you are kidding me. " "Nope, I'm serious." "Ah, this trip is just getting crazy." Haha indeed it is...this is how we grow :) (myself included)

I will not be posting on my blog for 2 weeks as we are taking a break from technology. We are posturing ourselves as an act of surrender to fully see, hear, and feel what the Almighty King desires.

Until then…

Gettin’ Real Uncomfortable in Jesus’ Name,

Sarah Colin :D