So, it’s finally Friday- which means different things to different people! For some, it shouts ‘welcome to the weekend;’ marking party time, movie nights, pay cheques or even just extra sleep! For me however, this particular Friday marks the 48hour countdown until I embark upon probably the most daring thing I’ve done in my lifetime so far. Yep, that’s how I will describe the mission to Uganda for me!

It has been a whirlwind process to get here; physically, spiritually and emotionally.

Emotionally, I have trekked through the peaks of excitement at the prospect of going to Uganda and then down through the valleys of worry of not being able to cope with and fulfil all that’s ‘expected’ of me ministry-wise. I have been humbled as I began to grasp and experience the awesomeness in realising that God has chosen me for a time like this and then again, at times, I also found myself trudging through the swamps of fear of the unknown that awaits me. It has been an exhausting few months to say the least!

However, I can now, hand on heart, say I am in the place where I am content and await in anticipation and openness to what God will do in Uganda and especially what He will use me for and do through me.

As I start my countdown, I remember the scripture in Isaiah 64.8 which talks about me being the clay and God, as the potter, moulding and shaping me for His purposes. So, I surrender everything- (including my emotions!) and I embrace this journey, equipped with His never-ending peace.

Hannah Jarrett