The tranquil sunset out the window in
front of me almost matches tranquility of my desktop background, and
my iPod ear buds are shutting out the bustle of the airport terminal
to my back, but surrounding myself with peaceful scenes and
soundtracks is useless when my heart is overwhelmed. I'm leaving
this evening. Leaving the comforts of home, the soothing sounds of
Dad's guitar, the balmy breeze of our southern California climate.
Leaving Mom's gourmet cooking, connections with life-long friends,
and late night talks with my sisters. I'm leaving the ocean, my
brand new niece, my ailing grandmother, and all of my handsome
brothers. Everything in me begs to stay, but obedience to God's
direction says I need to leave.
As much as I hate to go, I'm confident
that this is where God has me for this season of my life, and I'm
cool with that.
Suddenly, sitting in the airport all by myself, I'm not alone anymore. I'm reminded that I won't be traveling alone, and my traveling partner has also gone before and paved the way.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your way's acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”
I halfheartedly congratulate myself that I didn't cry when saying goodbye this time, and wonder if leaving will ever get easier. Somehow, I don't think it will, and I'm oddly comforted by the realization. I'm glad that I have a family who loves me. I'm so thankful we're close enough that it hurts to leave.
Trusting in the Lord means surrendering my will, my plans and my desires to His own, and joyfully living out His purpose for my life.
Delta's flight #4533 is now boarding at gate 59 as I pick up my bags ready to follow.
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