As I sit here in Chicago on the plane waiting to depart for Abu Dhabi, I am filled with thoughts of God's plans for me in this next step of my journey! The past few days have been a test of my patience with actually getting to this point.
On Wednesday, August 10th, I received an email saying my flight for Thursday, Aug. 11th had to be rescheduled due to overbooking. At that time, I was scheduled to depart on Friday (Aug. 12th). On Friday I arrived at the airport and boarded the plane to Dallas, Texas; after about 30 minutes of sitting on the plane, we were told we had to get off the plane and wait about 90 minutes to depart due to bad weather conditions in Dallas. After being off the plane about an hour, we were then told the flight had been cancelled and we would have to go to the ticket desk to receive a new itinerary and departure flight. This meant I had to spend the night in New Orleans and leave out the next day, (today, Aug. 13th).
So here I am finally headed to the destination of my next assignment/mission. I'm reminded about the story (in Daniel chapter 10) of when Daniel prayed and he didn't receive his answer until about 24 days later (thanks to my Pastor Mike Newcomb for the recent reminder) from the angel who said God had sent him immediately when Daniel first prayed, but the angel had been held up. Like Daniel, I too have been praying about some things and waiting for the answers. I'm believing this step in my journey is going to activate some things that has been held up. I'm believing I am about to receive some answers to some prayers I have prayed (more than 24 days ago)! I'm believing God has some great things He's about to release in my life! I'm excited about God's plans and purpose for sending me to Abu Dhabi! For those of you who don't quite understand why I'm actually going, just know that God is in control and His purpose will be revealed in His time. Side note: Teaching is my reason, not my purpose! I know God has a greater purpose! He always does!
Thanks again for all the prayers, love, and support! I love each of you and thank God for my eternal connections!
I am His,
Faith Walker
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| Abu Dhabi here I come! |
First day/night in Abu Dhabi...
I arrived in Abu Dhabi about 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 14th. After getting settled into my hotel accomodations it was time to find something to eat! So, a new friend and I decided to go to the Abu Dhabi mall and find the food court to see if we could find something we might like to eat! And what do we find....a Popeyes in Abu Dhabi! Yes!!!!!! God is good in Abu Dhabi too!!! So my first meal in Abu Dhabi was some good ole fried chicken just like back home!
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| Love that chicken from Popeyes |
Although we missed some orientation things on Sunday due to our late arrival, today was the first official day of orientation. We were greeted by the General Director of the Abu Dhabi Educational Council. He began his speech speaking in the Arabic language, which was a sort of a culture shock of being the foreigner in a country. I couldn't help but think that this is what it feels like for foreigners who come to the U.S. His speech was very encouraging and inspirational (and yes, he was a muslim).
Today I also received my school placement. I am one of the few people who have been chosen to be placed in the western region of Abu Dhabi. This region has been described as being a VERY REMOTE REGION. The support team members were very delicate in telling us about the region and encouraging us to be open minded about what we might experience in this particular location that is far removed from the city of Abu Dhabi. One of the support personnel told us that it won't be strange to see a camel on the back of a truck because it may be a family's pet! Yes indeed!!! I see God's hand in my placement! I'm so excited and looking forward to what's to come!
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My FAITH is greater than any fear! #pursuingpurpose #chasingdestiny #walkingbyfaith I am His! |
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