Be Still and Know that I am God

Psalms 46:10 states "Be still and know that I am God." Most people know this part of the verse...but it goes on to say "I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the Earth." Today was my first day of briefing for Italy. We had two meetings today and will have three tomorrow. The speaker talked about this verse and I felt much more comfortable after hearing it. Today has been crazy getting to this briefing and really having it sink in that I am going to Italy. I mean, I knew that I was going but it always felt so far away. Now its less that 48 hours away. I have had multiple emotions since arriving. I am excited, but nervous. This will be my first trip overseas so I have even been a bit scared at times going into this huge unknown for me...but then I think of that verse. I know that the only reason I am sitting in this hotel room right now is because God has perfectly planned for me to be here. When I think about that, the courage and strength I want to feel, I feel. Also, the group of men and women I'm with is amazing. Finally, if you could pray not only for the 14 people going to Italy, but the 150 college students that are going all over the world, that are all at this briefing. God is Great! Until next time...Ciao!