Travel by Faith

3 big alligator tears rolled down my face as I walked to the check-in desk & prepared to begin my journey back “home” to Germany. ⁣ ⁣ First off, you should rest assured that I won’t ever sit here & tell you that tears equate weakness. I don’t believe that lie for a second - but for me, they do tend to represent feelings of fear, pain or frustration. ⁣

⁣ Leaving the US has brought on these emotions time after time, feeling scared of what’s to come & left gutted by the goodbyes.⁣ ⁣ But every time I left, I chose faith. ⁣ And every time I left, it got easier. ⁣ ⁣ Ya know, I’ve been living abroad now for about a year and a quarter. I’ve bounced from the UK to Germany & I’ve seen more beauty in the face of new culture, experiences & landscapes than I could’ve ever imagined. ⁣ ⁣ Along the way, I’ve shared many of my tears with y’all & many of y’all have been there to walk alongside me through it all. That being said, you know this transition hasn’t been the easiest one. ⁣ ⁣ But from day one, it’s been a journey based on faith & faith alone.⁣ ⁣ Faith to know there’s purpose in every season.⁣ Faith to know the unknowns I face are known victories in Christ. ⁣ Faith to see beauty in the broken.⁣ Faith to find comfort in uncomfortable places. ⁣ ⁣ Taking off from Springfield today, I was overwhelmed by the presence of the strength I’ve found (found in the growth the Lord has carried me through) over the past year. ⁣ ⁣ I may not always have faith. ⁣ ⁣But ⁣ He is always faithful. ⁣ ⁣ A Faithful Giver.⁣ A Faithful Healer.⁣ A Faithful Father. ⁣ A Faithful God.⁣ ⁣ Goodbyes don’t get easier.⁣ The tears still come.⁣ But faith, yes faith, does too. ⁣ ⁣ Here’s to another season built on faith & faith alone.⁣ ⁣ Until next time America. ⁣ You’ve been wonderful. ⁣