Well, all of you are most probably aware that hurricane Ernesto is bearing down on South Florida today. Because of that I'm forced to change the date of my return to Haiti, AGAIN!

 

Satan must really want to keep me from getting to Haiti. Thats all right, because I know that my Lord has a plan. At least this time when I changed my ticket I didnt have to pay anything, hooray!! So as things stand at present (GOD willing) I should be on my way to Haiti in less than a week. Pray that this time I shall be successful.

 

There is a creole proverb that says "Lom propoz, min se Dye ki dispoz", loosely translates as " Man makes plans, but GOD has the last word".

As Im gathering my things, packing my bag and sending boxes down to Haiti, Ive been encouraged by a meditation shared with me by a friend.  Perhaps you'd like to hear it.... "Too many of us want to see our way through a new endeavor before we will even start. 

 

Imagine if we could see our way from beginning to end.  How would we ever develop our Christian gifts?  Faith, hope, and love cannot be picked from trees like ripe apples.  Remember, after the words "in the beginning" (Genesis 1:1) comes the word "GOD".  It is our first step of faith that turns the key in the lock of HIS powerhouse. 

 

It is true that GOD helps those who help themselves but he also helps those who are helpless.  So no matter your circumstances, you can depend on HIM every time."  "Waiting on  GOD brings us to the end of our journey  much faster than our feet."  "Many an opportunity is lost while we deliberate after HE has said "Move!" from Streams in the Desert.

 

Please continue to lift me up in prayer as I prepare to start on my journey back "home".

 

Blessings, Sam