Since the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine I have felt “compelled to go.” I made calls and talked to various individuals about feeling the need to go.
What’s funny is in November 2021 I was working in the woods and God was already working on me. I thought He might want me to go to Central Asia. I told Him, “I’m not going anywhere. Period.” Then I explained to Him that I had done “hard” for 21 years in Russia. And I was not interested in hard (and Central Asia looks hard). I’m sure I was animated and loud – very glad to be in the woods where hopefully no one else could hear my struggle with God.
Out in the woods that day He spoke quietly to my heart. He asked if I wanted a cushioned cross to bear. You know one that was padded and comfortable. Honestly, I felt a little ashamed and told Him no.
A STEP OF FAITH
By spring of 2022 I was convinced I needed to go to Ukraine. It really was a step of faith. I knew what I hoped to accomplish but wasn’t sure what my focus should be. So, it would be a fact finding mission. I would ask lots of questions. Plus I needed to raise the funds for the trip.
Go?
GO!