There have been many changes and adjustments this year. The biggest one is, no doubt, moving to Tanzania as a family. I have never packed 14 suitcases before. Looking back, I started preparing for this move back in mid-2023.
Yesterday, we spent the time to reflect on 2024 and how God moved in our lives. If there is one consistent theme God is speaking to me, it is knowing He is the Provider.
Many stressful moments were living in Tanzania. There is nothing like waiting day by day for your car to get a ‘new’ engine,e and when the mechanic finally installed it, it had problems and had to wait for another engine. Or waiting for your Work Permits as your Visas are expiring and not knowing if you need to make a trip out of the country.
Then, there is an underlying stress of living in a new country. When we go out, I always look out for any dangers. How come these strangers are so friendly to me? Are there hidden agendas? Is my car safe if I park here? Are all my doors locked? Will my kids get hit by a car or tuk-tuk? The list can go on and on.
And at times, these worry become over worry.
When I look back, God always provides a way out.
This may seem like a fundamental truth that all Christians should know. But I am ever learning to trust in God for our daily bread as we continue to live in Tanzania.
Right now, we have some pest issues at home. Carpenter ants in the house, termites encroaching our yard heading to our home, and rats roaming freely in the yard looking a way into our, yes, home! These issues ain’t as easy to fix. There is no ant bait and I have to order Borax from Dar (Dar Es Salaam). There is no rat poison so I have to make my own rat trap.
This is where I can get worry and lose sleep wondering what if they come in or damage the house.
As I said before, I am learning to trust in God to provide a way out.
I don’t really do annual resolution. For the past few weeks I already make a list of things I want to work on and improve on. One of them is to not freak out and trust in God.
Earlier today my friend asked me if I can ask God anything, what would I ask. I told him, I just want to learn to trust Him and find peace in Him admist the storms :O)
