The Lord continues to confirm my trip and preparations for Japan. Just about every person I have spoken with is either heading there themselves, knows somebody there, has family there or are from there, it is really bazarre. Last weekend I was sharing with a friend who attends another church and come to find out, her home fellowship has been praying for me. They have "adopted" the Grays and in their last e-mail they asked for prayer for a young lady named Rebecca who was coming to serve with them this summer. My friend had no idea that I was the Rebekah she was praying for until I shared with her. How awesome is it to know that we are being prayed for by people we don't even know, or we are unaware of their knowledge of our need. It brought a new depth of comfort and joy to me.

I have been asked to keep Dan and Laura in my prayers, they are the missionaries I will be relieving so they can return to the states. Laura is not doing too well, she really needs to return home. Please pray for the Lord to comfort her, for His healing hand upon her. Please also pray for her to receive His wisdom into the things going on in her body. Also, for His provision and guidance for their preparations to return to the states and all the details surrounding their time here.

Please continue to pray for me, especially in regards to my thoughts. So many are sharing their feelings with me whether it is out of excitement and where this could possibly lead (full time missions) or out of their fears. I am a planner, anyone who knows me fairly well knows that my mind has already spanned all the possibilities of where this could lead. I know well enough not to look into the things that can set fear in my heart, but the enemy would love to break me down and plant a root of fear in me. I desire to go without expectations, just hope in my Lord and His incredible plans for my time there.