We spent Saturday night in the Dubai airport, which was actually quite nice. To recharge the batteries, people were sprawled out on the floor everywhere imaginable. These guys even brought their pajamas ... just kidding of course.
Upon arriving in Kabul, it was nice to head to the place we are staying for some relaxation, fellowship, and food. We are staying in a guest house that was established to house medical teams as they came for aid in Kabul. It will serve as a nice refuge to come home in the evenings to debrief and relax.
Our goal over the next week is quite simple to state, but conversly difficult to pull off. It is very clear that Kabul has been a victim of war for several years. The effect of this has left a city behind with very little infrastructure in place, and a vast majority of it's population strugling on the bottom rung of poverty. We want to create jobs that will in turn create hope.
We plan to accomplish this through the creation of several enterprises ranging from a tailor shop to a school. The current trip will lend itself primarily to a research and return effort, however we hope to be able to reinstate our tailor shop before leaving. More to come on this in later posts.
My hope is that you will pray for the Lord to grant us His wisdom. I very much want to begin the process of putting things in place to further the Kingdom of God, but I want them to be His design rather than my own. As I spend time with Chun, I want to be able to partner closely with his vision of taking the gospel "back to Jerusalem."
Until next time ...
1 comment:
I am proud of you - and I am praying daily (several times actually) for your journey and safe return. Love you
Post a Comment