Tomorrow, I will be in Africa

Alright, this is my last post while I'm in America.
Lots has been going on in my head and in my heart. I am so nervous and scared to go (see previous post), but I am also extremely excited because my inadequacies have opened up the door for the Lord to work. I realize that if God is not in the middle of this trip, I will fail. I know that I don't have the words and I don't have the knowledge, so this is all on God. Its like Acts 4:13 when it says, "They saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus." Peter and John spent time with Jesus, went where God led, spoke through the Spirit, and they were unstoppable - I want my life to be like that!
I got together with a lot of key people in my life today, and so much scripture was read over me. Its amazing how encouraging God's word is, and how His perfect love casts out fear. I was asked how Satan was attacking me, and I guess that wasn't something I really thought about. Then it became clear that he was trying to instill fear in me; the kind of fear that would cripple me from doing the Lords work. Earlier in the week, I was reading through Luke, and once I saw how the devil was trying to get me down, I realized why I had read that passage. In Chapter 10, Jesus sends out the 72 like 'lambs among wolves' because 'the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.' He tells them not to bring anything, because he will provide. When the 72 return, they are amazed at what they were able to do in Christ's name. He gave them the authority to 'trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.' There is nothing to fear because if you are in the center of His will, he will be with you and will provide. That doesn't mean there will be no trouble, but He will never leave your side.
Psalm 91, Romans 8, 2 Kings 6 were also read over me - such good stuff.
I'm encouraged. Please read Luke 12 and pray that into my heart. I am sad to leave and saying goodbye was difficult, but I'm excited for what's ahead. Lots of things are still up in the air, but that makes it more fun! My old small group leader Kristin, who has the gift of faith, says that I will be back safely in one piece, filled with stories. So, don't worry, I'll be back. Please join me on this adventure. I will try my best to get online once a week, most likely Saturdays, so check in! Emails are much appreciated as well. (labfall@olivet.edu). By the end of May I should be in one stable place, so I will have an address, and letters would be much appreciated too! Thank you for your prayers, your encouragement, and your direction towards God's word.