Not Returning to Namibia, Africa

Dear Family and Friends,

I’m sorry I have not posted sooner. I have been praying long and hard, asking God for guidance on what I should do about returning to Namibia, Africa. After returning from being Denied Entry all I could think about was to not give up and get back to Namibia. I truly did not ask God whether that was his will. Then as I continued to push for my return trip, God started closing doors. When that happened I didn’t understand. I didn’t understand why I felt like I was pushing against a brick wall. Finally I did what I should have done in the first place; I asked God. What he told me was very hard to except and it still is, but I have that peace he gives when you know it is his will. God told me “Leah quit being stubborn and hardheaded, I have put up a wall on purpose.” I continued to pray, and God showed me many other things. It’s like looking at separate puzzle pieces; they made no sense apart. But when those puzzle pieces are put together they make a beautiful picture. We all play are part, sometimes God shows us what the other puzzle peices look like giving us a small idea of what the big picture is. I might never know the whole reason on why I went to Namibia and then was sent back. But God had his reasons. And now I again must fallow his lead, even though I don’t understand it completely. I am sorry that I will not be seeing my Friends in Namibia, Africa . I do wish it was differently but God has answered my prayers “no”, and that means it is for my good and eternal well being. And I believe “it is his intent to bless, not wound. His desire is to redeem. His commitment is to work things out for our ultimate good. (Rom. 8:28)”
Thanks for your prayers and support,

Leah Justman

Denied Entry

As most of you know i was scheduled to leave July first to go to Namibia, Africa on a one year trip to work with a Pastor and his family to help further his mission. I did indeed leave July first and landed in Namibia 3 days later, on July third. What we did not know was that regulations to get in the country changed . Because of the World Cup being in South Africa, I was denied entrance into Namibia on the fact that i, one, did not have a return ticket, ( because i had not chosen  my return home date), and, two, because my VISA paperwork was not finsihed.  We thought we would be allowed to finish  the paperwork there, since you may stay in the country for 3 months legally. We tryed everything we could to allow me to stay even for a short trip like 2 weeks; buying a  return ticket, but that would not phase the entry police. So, after 3 days of traveling , with  only a couple hours of sleep and no shower,  i got back on a plane to go home. And here i am now- again -safe and sound by  God's Grace in the USA, my home.

Now, many of you may be thinking different things, one being; "What, why did God do that?".   I will tell you my thought on the subject. While i was there waiting in line to buy a return ticket home, I thought and prayed God's will be done. I wanted to pray- but did not pray; "God please let me stay,  i'm exhausted and i can't go another three days through some of the biggest airports in the world, by myself."  Instead, I prayed , "Your will, God's WILL be done."   I believe that if God so chose, he could have turned that situation around  to allow me to stay, but He didn't.   And that was not an accident on God's part, it wasn't an accident on my part. If i was not supposed to go, God would not have brought in over $10,000.00 needed to go. He had a plan, He taught me many things on that trip; complete reliance on him for every direction, being just one. Now God's got something here for me to do, something i have not completed yet and he wants me to be a missionary in my own country for the time being, before i go back to Namibia.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone who ever prayed for me during this trip, PRAYER WORKS! Thank You!
Leah

"God se doel in alle dinge."
"God purpose in all things."

Favorite Pics 2008/2009 Trip

Mariental KidsSwazilandWomen of ValueYou in Namibia SignDune 7

Thank You JesusIsabel and i on Dune 7Giraff

Baby Chris

2009 Trip Pictures

Beautiful ChilderenWildlifeHere for the KidsMountains

making SoupLittle African Girl

2009 Namibia Trip Team Pictures

DINNER at SwakopTaking a Walk

Swakopmund BeachThe Team at Dune7

Woman of Value

The Team London Airport

Step by Step

God has been walking Step by Step through all the things that i have needed to accomplish to make it possible to leave for Namibia, Africa. I'm sure he's held my hand and simply carried me through numerous times. There is no way i could have done it alone. I just want to thank you God for your patience through this walk, and thank you for your love, which i don't deserve. <3
Leah

God is goed-God is good

"God is goed, tegelyk. Tegelyk, God is goed."
"God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good."
The Lord has been so Loving to me. Every day he blesses me in another amazing way. I ask myself how could i or how could i ever doubt the Lord. He is a Loving and gracious god, showering His blessings. He amazes me.

I now have enough to buy a laptop, and today I recieved a big donation, such a blessing. God Blesses through  people giving  time, prayer, and finances, to help me follow after you, may they receive ten times what they have given.
I Love You all,
Leah
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63 Days Till I Fly Out

As of now i have officially raised $10,000.00 for the costs of living in Namibia, Africa. Though $10,000 is the minimum amount. I still need to pay for VISA paperwork and other additional costs. SO please everyone pray God will provide again.

The Time is coming closer and closer, 63 day till I leave. I leave July 1st, at 10:00 pm, red eye flight. I am very excited to be back and can't wait to set foot back on the African Continent. I do admit i am very nervous about being there a whole year. The longest i have been away from home is a little over a month, which will make it very interesting to see how i will do. Please Pray for me because phoning home and emailing home will be limmited, and that will be hard for me since i am very connected to my family.

Thank You so much for your support,
Love you all and God Bless,
Leah

Team Zebra Postponing Till Next Year

From complications and rising ticket prices, Team Zebra has decided to postpone their  trip till next year. This does effect my trip some, for my plan was to travel the two and a half to 3 day trip with the team so i wouldn't have to fly by myself. But thank God- one lady whom  i love dearly-Carol, still feels God wants her to go even though the team is not.  She has been going to Namibia for the past 6 years and will now be my traveling companion this year again. THANK YOU GOD for sending me a traveling companion. You are so good.
I Love you team Zebra, and will miss you very much this year.
BUT, I'll see you next year, Team Zebra.
Leah

Namibia Missions Trip 2010 Kick Off

Today was Great, i went up after worship to speak in front of the church on my Namibia Trip 2010. I was amazed how much peace God had given me and how comfortible i felt up there. Once i started talking about my trip i had a hard time stopping. God blessed the whole thing, it went smoothly, and to God's Glory and Praise people started to stand and pledge to Pray and give financially. We still have a ways to go but God is so GOOD and provides in abundance.
Thank you Lord!



"Ek es lief vir jou, JESUS!"
Leah
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