Holy Spirit the Counselor

As a have begun travelling toward Papua New Guinea and moving toward this new chapter of life that God has instored for me, there is a sense of excitement, also a sense of uncertainty that makes me feel a little anxious.  I have times of missing the familiarity of Canada as I am so far away from home.  However, the promise of Holy Spirit as counselor and God's presence is comforting and encouraging.  I have been dwelling on God's word to find peace at this time of transition, especially from John 14:16-18 and Psalm 139:7-10. 

"¹⁶ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— ¹⁷ the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be^[a] in you. ¹⁸ I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." -John 14:16-18

^"7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
⁸ If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
⁹ If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
¹⁰ even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast."
-Psalm 139: 7-10