The Beginning of a Journey

My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2-3


Around three years ago, God placed a burden on my heart. This pain, this guilt, this longing was something I had never experienced before. He was asking me, no not asking, telling me to go to Africa. At first I questioned it. I was asking "why me?" Why would God, the created of all the earth, ask me to go for Him? At this time in my life I was not living the kind of life that you would picture a missionary living so for Him to call me was crazy to me. None the less, I began thinking about Africa constantly. I began dreaming about it, talking about it, longing for it with everything I had. I wanted to touch the soil, watch the sun set, hold hands with an orphaned child, and love my neighbor in Africa more then anything I'd ever felt in America. I was curious as to when He would send me but I realize now that He had me waiting in order to grow me and strengthen me.

About a month ago God revealed His timing to me. On the way home from work one night He simply asked me "Why are you waiting?" I replied that financially I could not just up and leave and I was also not finished with college. One situation led to another and within that one weekend, He opened many doors for me and allowed me to sign up for a two week trip to Uganda through my church.

I am beyond excited about this trip. I seriously cannot wait. I leave in 27 days and so far God has provided tremendously. I am learning so much during this preparation process and am eager to learn more and more as the days get closer and as I journey through the trip.

This blog is for my journey. The journey that the Lord has asked me to join Him on. I will be posting my learning, my prayer, and my needs. I ask you, if you are reading this, to pray with me on this journey. If you would like to pray for me specifically or support my trip you can email me at hdmcquay08@gmail.com.

With Love
Hannah