Greater than me

Went to the immigration office this morning to see about extending my visa. It was the first time I took the public bus solo and I didn’t really have a clue where I was supposed to go, except that the office was in town somewhere. I probably wouldn’t have ventured out on my own with that little direction, except that my visa expires Sunday, so it needed to be done. Turns out it was very easy to find, thanks to the couple of friendly strangers I asked along the way. I made it there only to have them ask me to come back on Friday. But at least then I’ll know where I’m going.

After finding the office I explored town a little, trying to get a sense of the direction things were in. It was nice being in town alone getting a little confidence that I can find my way around in this city I’ll soon call home.

Tonight after dinner I was washing the dishes in the Moyo’s kitchen while I had all kinds of worries running around in my head about what my future here would look like. Then I heard from the other room, someone had turned on the cd player and out came a song about surrender, surrendering our lives to God. And in that moment that’s exactly what I needed- to be reminded of who is in control and as much as I worry and plan and think through the possibilities, I came here with vague plans, trusting God to guide me, surrendering to his will. And that’s why my life here is going to be so incredible, not because of the plans I have made but because the plans that he has for me are far beyond what I could ever plan for myself and they will be for his glory because I’m incapable of accomplishing them on my own. “He who is in me is greater that I will ever be, so I will rise.”