‘Come away with me’
In early October after weeks of planning, preparing, fundraising, organising visas, and packing, I flew over to South Africa with a heart full of gratitude and expectation, ready to begin the Harvest School of Missions.
In a baptism of fire, I was introduced to a whole new level of community living; sharing a dorm with 80 other girls. Bunks crammed together with blankets in between as make-shift walls, suitcases and luggage piled high against any spare wall or floor space, make-up bags and towels hung haphazardly on bed ends, and the constant activity of girls being girls. An introvert’s dream really.
In those first few weeks, I struggled with feelings of loneliness, despite being surrounded by the other 220 students every day. It made me realise again how deep my need is to feel loved and known.
During this time, I felt God inviting me to draw close to him, and my heart wanted more than anything to just sit still in his presence. He is always beckoning us to him, we just don’t always listen.
God’s invitation to ‘Come away with me’ is always there. Saying yes to this invitation is ultimately why I decided to go to Harvest School in the first place.
Just where has my yes taken me?!
Today I had a moment of contemplating where my ‘yes’ to God has taken me…
As the smell of petrol wafted into my nostrils and the sun beat relentlessly through the window of my un-air-conditioned car onto my sweating skin, I adjusted the sun visor hoping for some relief.
It promptly fell into my lap. I sighed, considering the 65 cents in my purse and the similar amount left in my bank, reluctantly…
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