taken care of

I know I am not technically in Haiti yet, or at all, but I just cant help but tell you about all the things Jesus is doing along the way. I mean seriously guys, if there is one thing I have learned in the last 4 or so years of really walking with the Lord, its that He provides. Like everything. All the time. From $1800 in one day for a trip to India (read my India blog-its an awesome story) to free coffee just when I need it or an encouraging word from a friend, he is around every corner, one step ahead, anticipating, fulfilling and making a way for all my needs to be met. He is so great. Sigh.

Getting ready for Haiti has been a whirlwind. I will confess with some reluctance that I selfishly have been worried about even materialistic things when planning. I know its crazy to worry about what you are going to wear in the poorest country of your hemisphere but nevertheless, my mind went and stayed there for some time. Anyways, from clothes to malaria pills to needed suitcases it has been a lot. For like 3 days I tried to figure it out on my own. Planned, made lists, made more lists, organized my lists, cried, stressed. Nada. I could not seem to sort anything. Then suddenly "lightbulb"- Jesus. I remembered this verse

"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

So I did that.  I told God what I needed, like specifically. I started with peace and patience and faith and then moved into tangible items like a suitcase, a specific amount of $, a travel hair straightener, a head lamp, towels, etc etc. My favorite things are the promises of God. His word says he is faithful to his word, and his promises always prove true. What a relief! I mean seriously, what a relief. So I made that list in my prayer, thanked the Lord for just listening to it in general and being concerned and thoughtful of my needs ( that he already knew in advance by the way) and then went to sleep. 

This does not mean I didnt worry after that. Not at all. I had days, yesterday for example, where I had to remind my worrying flesh it was not in charge of my thoughts  and that Jesus was taking care of my needs. 

I'll skip ahead and tell you that so far, everything, EVERYTHING, from my list is accounted for. People randomly saying hey do you need this for Haiti? and me being like why yes jesus must have called you. Its been phenomenal. I love Him. Because He loves me. A few unexpected things (well to me they are unexpected) have popped up but I am assured that Jesus is handling them as well. 

So, keep praying for me! AND tell Jesus what you need. Its super simple. and what he wants us to do. He's our dad, it would hardly make sense for him to not take care of us, and enjoy doing it...right? Everyone with children should understand what I am talking about, or so I imagine.

Anyways- thats my shpeel on Jesus taking care of me. I cannot believe that I am leaving almost next week. Its like 11 days or something crazy like that. I might throw up. In a good way of course :)

Oh and- so I was listening to the radio the other day and this song came on. I was in love with the lyrics and even more so once I looked up the video and realized it was about Haiti. How crazy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U64bongHqYU