Unexpected

June seems far away, and my trip to Haiti doesn't seem real.

Time passes faster than I give it credit for, and I know tomorrow will be June 9th and I'll be standing in line at the airport with my team, boarding for a trip that will change our hearts forever.

I was chatting with a gentleman from work about the upcoming trip.  We (a fellow teammate and I were putting on a fundraiser) were sharing details about the trip and a couple prayer requests and he had some words of advice.

To summarize, in my own words, his thoughts;
You're preparing to worship, to share the gospel, to influence these people.  Plans have been made and schedules organized, but it's the unexpected that will change you the most - leave room and prepare your heart for the unexpected.

The unexpected.

The little moments you didn't plan for
The interrupted plans that seemed to backfire
The random conversation that turned significant
The heartfelt prayers and struggles of fellow teammates

God is ultimately planning this trip and it may seem completely different and off-track, but God works in the unexpected and those moments don't take God by surprise.  Quite the contrary, they were planned by Him.

Leave room for the unexpected.

Prayer Request
That God would prepare our hearts for what He has planned