There are several songs that have been going through my head lately; let me share just a few lines from a few of them:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat if Your blessings come through raindrops, what if Your healing comes through tears?\u00a0 What if a thousand sleepless nights is what it takes to know you\u2019re near?\u201d<\/strong> (from “Blessings” by Laura Story<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If I counted correctly, since the day I had planned to return to My Country in 2018 until now, I have been out of My Country for 1003 nights.\u00a0 I would be lying if I said that they were an easy 1003 days or that I was always patient and trusting. But hopefully I\u2019ve learned whatever God had for me to learn during this time, since I finally have good news to share with you!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u201cWay maker, miracle worker, promise keeper . . . that is who You are.\u201d <\/strong>(from “Way Maker” by Leeland<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Way maker<\/em>:<\/strong> Yes, after my 999th<\/sup> night out of My Country since my planned return, I was given permission to buy a ticket and return!\u00a0 As I write this, I\u2019m in the air, on the way back to My Country (though if it’s posted, it means that my feet have touched down).\u00a0 He has made a way!
Miracle worker<\/em>:<\/strong> A few weeks ago I started praying that I\u2019d be able to return today, though I knew that it would take a miracle for God to answer that prayer in the affirmative.\u00a0 And you know what?\u00a0 He is a miracle worker!
Promise keeper<\/em>:<\/strong> And in making a way and working a miracle, He has kept a promise \u2013 a promise to return to My Country, to allow me to continue to works towards the fulfillment of the promises that I\u2019ve made to My People.\u00a0 He is a \u201cgood, good Father,\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>isn\u2019t He? (from “Good, Good Father” by Chris Tomlin<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n