Destination Ghana or "You are who you say you are"

I am writing this quick update from the airport in Washington. My flight to Africa leaves in just a few hours. Much has happened in the three weeks since I last wrote. My time is short so I will keep this brief.

I had three prayer requests in my last update and praise God all three have been answered! My Visa arrived about a week ago, opening the door for me to officially go on this trip. Secondly, I had shared some apprehensions with the increasing role I had been assigned on this trip, and the concerns about properly serving the ministry while in Accra. When sharing my trip with my co-workers, I learned that one of our senior engineers had done design in Ghana a few years ago! All of a sudden I had an unexpected hand up in having resources for the work to come! Lastly, I am concerned about team unity and for the quick meshing of our volunteer team. I have participated in two team conference calls and needless to say I am even more excited to be a part of this project!

In His way, God has already proven Himself faithful in these requests. All these answers have 'cemented' a sense of peace in me about undertaking this new project on such short notice. The LORD has made a way!

I'll close with a quick proverb.

"Every word of the LORD proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in Him"
Proverbs 30:5 (ESV)

I am confident in the knowledge that what God says will prove true. His promises of protection, grace, presence and love are what I hope to be the engine that drives my every interaction, thought, and decision. Pray that I and the team (who I will be meeting in mere hours) would be found in the refuge of our great God.

In Him,
Ben

Leaving snowy Toronto - the start of a 40-degree temperature change!

Couldn't help but capture some of upstate Pennsylvania a day after the Eagles Superbowl win!

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