This is what I will be sharing on Saturday at the SIM World Day.
Home at last – but where is home ?
Where will I lay my head tonight ?
I know that God is on His throne,
But why do I feel that this part is such a fight ?
They've given me a whole 2 minutes to talk ;
to explain 2, 3 or 4 years of intense activity ;
to say in what ways God has accompanied this walk ;
(I hope I've done adequate photography.)
Children, do you remember this person … ?
Lord, have I prepared them well enough ?
What's the best school and how much will it cost ?
I have to trust the kids are made of sterner stuff.
What on earth is the Aussie word for …. ?
My goodness, they're all using these things now !
I've forgotten where you buy pencil sharpeners.
Do I look dowdy in this ? I feel like an old German Frau.
Now I've been to the office and I've seen the Treasurer,
The SMD and the LT and personnel ;
I filled in all the forms and checked I have the measure
of all the paperwork, admin and other torture from hell.
Folks, it's been such an exciting journey,
I hope you'll partner with us for the next three.
Look at all those photos on their missions board
I'm NOT in competition : God has called them, AND He has called me.
I am sooo happy to see this person again,
Grateful for the ease of our relationship.
But I cry as I leave, inspite of the promise of Heaven,
Mourning the potential of that special friendship.
The time is up ; it's the journey back.
The support's at a 100 and the commissioning's done.
Vaccinations, health checks, visas and all's packed.
Goodbyes at the airport – the next adventure is come.
Home at last – but where is home ?
('In my Father's house are many rooms' Jn 14:2)
Where will I lay my head tonight ?
('The Son of Man has no place to lay His head' Mt 8:20)
I know that God is on His throne,
('Your throne, O Lord, will last for ever and ever' Ps 45:6)
But why do I feel that this part is such a fight ?
('Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.' 1 Tim 6:12)
