May 16 - Protection and Traveling Mercy
Proverbs 3: 23-26 "Then you will go on your way safely, and
your foot will not stumble; when you lie down you will not be afraid; when you
lie down your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the
ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will
keep your foot from being snared."
Psalm 27: 1 "The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall
I fear? The Lord is my stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be
afraid?
Anxiety and fear often come when we say "yes" to the Lord and step into the
unfamiliar. Even when things become familiar, the slightest change in the new
norm can swing your comfort in a situation to panic. It has happened to me and
it happens at some point, before, during or both, to team members on every trip
I have ever led or been on. Where you are does not matter. Mission trips can be
scary. That's just the way it is.
Over the years while on mission trips (not just in Guatemala), I have been
in earthquakes, hurricanes, devastating floods, protests, run-ins with corrupt
law enforcement, scary situations with the locals, needed medical attention in a
place there was none and the list goes on. It isn't always easy and there have
been (and will be, I'm sure) times when I become overwhelmed with fear to the
point of panic. Before and during a trip. (Personal side note: I am TERRIFIED of
flying. Even after all of these trip. I dread it!)
The point is, we have no reason to fear. It is easy to say and hard to hear
when you are in the middle of it, but you have to believe it is true. Present
the issue of your safety and protection to your prayer partners and always keep
the need before the Lord in your own prayers as well.
Lord, unless you guard our team, we have no protection, but with your
protection we are completely safe from any attack of the evil one. We confess
our need for your divine, complete protection on this trip and commit every
facet of it to your shield of protection. Keep us, guide us, and guard us from
all harm.
With Gratitude,
Sondra
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