Intentional

First of all, you might have realized that the title at the top of this blog looks a little different.  Before, Ghana was in the title and now, if you smash the first two words together, you have Togo!  I love telling people I am moving to Togo because I just get this stare, and then I realize Togo is not a common vacation spot or even a word anyone has heard from before.  But no need to fear, as it is nicely located to the east of Ghana.  If you blink, you might miss it as it is thing but there is a huge need for the people to have a personal relationship with Christ. 

  The summer is going by quickly through different travels and visiting my lovely friends and family, but God has been busy molding my heart closer to Him.  I am a work in progress and He is still working on me but thank goodness He is patient and still loves me.  I have felt sporadic this summer just like this blog but I think I can get focused if I keep in mind the word intentional.  I am not in a routine, but I need to be intentional about spending time with my Lord.  I must be intentional about praying and giving up all my worries to Him daily.  I need to be intentionally spending time with loved ones and pouring into others instead of worrying about myself.  And of course, I need to be intentional about getting work done for the schools in Togo.  the list seems long and I get overwhelmed easier to I will narrow it down back to the first intentionality point.  If I focus on Christ, everything else will fall into place!  My time at home is short so instead of noticing what I donj't get done, I will focuse on being present for my Savior and enjoying each moment He has given me. 

In these weeks at home, I have also been able to let go some of Ghana.  It will always be a vital part of my life as I learned to overlook germs and dirt, and be more carefree with more trust in the Lord.  However, the Lord has put on my heart to let go of fear and the thought of change for His ultimate plan to serve Him whole heartedly in Togo.  A great burden was lifted off my shoulders when the Lord helped me look to the future and enjoy the amazing plans he has for me right now.  Why should I hold on to things or have fear when the Lord has designed the next stage of my life perfectly?  Why do I thank Him for one thing but then complain aboutu another problem?  There is no reason, for as long as I walk in Faith with the Lord, he will not allow my feet to slip. 

So, this really has been a random blog of thoughts, maybe because it is late and night or early in the morning, but I am still trying to process everything going on.  The bottom line is I am ready to make the change from comfortability in Ghana and move on to new challenges in Togo because I know my Savior is with me at all moments to lead the way!