As I sit here listening to the rain and drinking my Dunkin' Decaf coffee I am thinking about all that I have learned just being back in Australia for one month. I have been really struggling with homesickness since the day we landed in Sydney from our Georgia trip. I just wanted to be back home with family, friends, and what is familiar and comfortable. Just so happened that a week after we got here we had Vision Sunday at Hillsong Church. It was a total God thing because He knew exactly what I needed to hear. On Vision Sunday Brian Houston spoke about "Pioneering Again" and "Living the Uncomfortable Life". The following Sunday, the title of Chris Mendez's message was "It's Our Time" and spoke about going through different seasons, but no matter what season we are going through, our time is now! We need to make the most of every moment and opportunity, not look forward to the future seasons. We were placed on Earth at this time and place for a reason! Life is not always going to be easy, it will always have challenges, but God will be with us every step of the way....Which runs into Bobbie Houston's word from Sisterhood United Night (a special night for women to get together, fellowship, worship, and hear the Word). Bobbie spoke about the fact that "Love is on the Way" no matter what we go through the Lord already knows what we will need and is there ready for us when we get there. Such encouraging words from my pastors at Hillsong Church!
Hearing all of this I really thought about my life and about the fact that Kyle and I wouldn't be here in Australia if God didn't want us here right now. No, it's not easy being away from friends, family, and the comfortable life we are used to, but we are here right now for a reason. I have such a wonderful husband who is so supportive and understanding. We talked for a long time one night and he prayed for me and my struggles, and it gave me such a peace - I have an Amazing God! Now, instead of focusing on what I'm missing at home, I am choosing to enjoy this season in my life while I can. I am going step out of my comfort zone, show the love of Christ, and just go for it! This is MY time! I mean, who can say they lived in Australia and served at Hillsong Church anyway?
On another note, here are a few pictures of what we have been doing on the weekends or whenever we get free time.
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| Little Narra Beach |
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| Australia Day fireworks in the city |
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| Gordon's Bay |
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