I returned from another trip to Africa this past Sunday afternoon (my third trip this calendar year). While in Tanzania some significant things were revealed about the organization, about our hearts & about the reality of the transition that forced us to re-evaluate the move. After spending significant time in prayer and after seeking the counsel of a community of trusted, mature Christ-followers we came to the conclusion that this is not the right opportunity for us at this time. Based on that I have resigned from my role with Opportunity International. This decision has not been made carelessly, nor without respect to the amount of work that has gone into this process.
What does this mean? Well, it means a lot of things but most importantly it means that we will not be moving to Africa.
To say that we are experiencing a whirlwind of mixed emotions right now would be a tremendous understatement. We would love for you to be praying that we would be open to whatever the Lord has for us next, for peace about the change in direction & for continued oneness between Missy and me. I have been encouraged by the fact that throughout this process Missy & I have been communicating really well. In what could easily become something that creates division & strife, by God’s grace we’ve continued to move towards each other and not away. We feel like our marriage is stronger at this moment than it has ever been.
David, I will continue to keep your family in my prayers each day. Some of the curve balls that have been thrown at Jeremy and I have made us so much stronger this past year. We wouldn’t have survived without the love of Christ and our ongoing faith the HE, our maker has the ultimate plan for our lives. It’s difficult, not easy, but we trust that plan. I’m excited to see what God has in store for you and your beautiful family.
Dear David and Missy, I’m praying for you guys during this new direction. Having been involved in launching and starting to bring closure to my life in the US to move overseas in the past, I can only imagine that there is much loss, and many emotions. In that though, I pray for a deep trust in the grip and unwavering control that God has on your family and your future, and for your constant remembering of His only good intentions toward you. As you walk by faith, you bring Him honor. I pray that you experience all that He has for you as you continue to process and grieve, and wait with hope. Is. 30:18 and 64:4.
Selfishly, I am very glad about the decision. The good news is, you have cleared your house of junk and have extra space. I know you didn’t go about this decision lightly, know that we support you 100%!!! praying for you all, and praising God for the closeness it’s brought you.