So problem. I am not in Israel right now. I am not flying to Israel right now. I am sitting in the food court at JFK International Airport waiting for someone to come pick me up from the airport. Apparently my passport has damage to it that makes it unacceptable for travel. My fault. I didn’t think there would be damage since I’ve used it twice in the past. However, for those of you that were absolutely dying to follow this blog have no fear. I will be joining the rest of the group as my flight has been changed to Monday evening and I will be in Israel on Tuesday. (Thank you ticket counter attendant for being so kind to me!)
Am I disappointed? Absolutely. I would be lying if I said I was ok with it. But just like anything that happens in life, I’m sure this will produce character (if handled correctly) and a healthy paranoia that my passport is always in tip top condition! And so, instead of lessons learned in Israel I will be learning lesson about dealing with disappointment and being patient for things that are worthwhile. (Not to mention that I have invested $3,000 into this trip!!) Instead of just giving up and not going on the trip, I will continue to see what God can do in this disappointing time and still keep the anticipation of going on this trip. I think now more than ever, I will be thankful for the experience. Perhaps even more thankful that I ever would have been and I will never take it for granted.
I was just thinking of the song by Brenton Brown, Everlasting God. The verse to that song is so simple but so powerful in its message: “Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.” So I’m not sure what to do with that except wait upon the Lord and see what He wants me to do.
Please continue to keep myself and the rest of the group in your prayers that all goes according to God’s big plan!
-AM
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