Thoughts again from Veronica re: her trip to Africa
Inspired by a couple who have persistently asked – was it what you expected? What did I expect? That is a very good question!
I didn’t expect the sun to rise and expose such beauty – Africa
I didn’t expect to see your treasures you pearl.
I didn’t think I would find the freedom that caused such a lightness of spirit,
I didn’t expect to be loved here.
I wouldn’t have thought I would see such hope amongst the dusty African plains, that in the face of your tiny babe I would know that all would be well.
I didn’t know that poverty could spread so wide across your land but through it I would see that God is faithful to all.
I didn’t expect to see my fear of man so well or to soar like a bird in flight despite the butterflies.
I didn’t know that I would hear your voice so clear in this land,
I didn’t expect the unexpected.
I didn’t imagine you could announce my coming or prepare the ground – that you could have planned this welcome for me.
I didn’t expect such beautiful waterfalls or trees so fair,
I didn’t know you could cause such growth in a land so devoid of care.
I didn’t expect to hear your whisper above the cry of the needy child,
I did always pray that You would be there.
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