"He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young."
~ Isaiah 40: 11

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Last night in Taipei

Well, this will be the last post I write from Taiwan. I leave tomorrow morning for my long trek home to Augusta, Ga. I am excited to see all of my family and the dogs and cats. I know there will be many subtle and big changes that have happened that I will have to get used to. I know that I have changed here but cannot verbalize thoses changes. As I reflect on my time here the biggest thing that God has taught me and is continuing to remind me is that it is important to make time to just be in His presence to let Him Father me. When I allow myself to just be in God's presence He fills me with the truths and promises of his glory and then the Holy Spirit can use me to reflect His grace and mercy. Basically: My life's is not about me. I just want to enjoy each moment, even the boring ones, in God's presence for He is my most constant companion. He desires me to dwell in Him and I ask for prayers as I make the transition home that I would continue to rely on God's promises even when the temptations to doubt loom large. I will try to take some pictures of my reunion with my family. I can't believe that I will be seeing them in less a day.

Tzi Jian...

3 comments:

John and Sue Burch said...

Travel well, and flap hard, Amanda... will be praying as you settle in and adjust to time, place, people and things... I know Susan will be an encouragement to you. If you see my sweet girls, pass on love and hugs... Ruthanne is sometimes at the office for meetings with her coach as she is raising support! Bendiciones!!!

Melanie said...

Congrats on returning. :) I wore my Thai Coke shirt the other day and thought of you!

j-me said...

I discovered your blog while looking into ways to teach in Taiwan. Can you give me more info on whether or not the school you were at would be looking for teachers 2009-10 and who to contact?