A stronger faith

Monday July 19 taught me to trust completely in God and to depend on Him to provide everything and sustain me. It was not a new concept to me, but I was able to apply the theory in my life.

Meeting the people of Haiti reinforced the importance of depending upon God to provide. They understand this so well. Their faith is steadfast. It is an example to follow. It is inspiring.

Yesterday, I slowly started returning to the swing of things. One thing I decided to check on was my mail. I put it on hold before I left for New York and assumed I resumed delivery for today, July 27. I looked at my confirmation, and I had resumed delivery on Tuesday July 20, my first day in Haiti. My mail was not outside my door. I walked to the post office, listening to French worship music on Zick's pink Ipod. The postal worker told me that he didn't see anything and would have the postal carrier call if any of my mail was found. My heart was a little anxious while I waited for the postal worker to check on my mail. Overall, however, I was not worried. Sure, I was expecting a reimbursment check from work as well as a new credit card since mine expires in August, but I was not worried. If God wanted me to have those things, He would provide them. I figured I'd ask my neighbors if they'd seen my mail.

My faith was in God. He is in control; He plans around my mistakes and my sins. He is in charge of the details and reveals to me what I need to know.

Yesterday, I went to a friend's house for supper. It was blessing to eat a meal with good friends. I also enjoyed meeting the McLane quota of the day. I've noticed I feel lonely since I've returned from Haiti. I was constantly surrounded by people, and I enjoyed their company.

When I returned home last night, my mail was between my screen door and my front door. I think I know which neighbor kept my mail for me; I'm not sure what I can do as a thank-you.

It makes me smile seeing God at work in my life. He truly takes care me all of the time.

Now, I pray that He leads me as I begin the daunting task of writing about my experiences in Haiti. I take comfort in the fact that He already knows what I will write, and, I trust, He already knows how it will influence others to travel to Haiti as well.