So, I’m writing this blog to brag on how good my God is. For weeks now I have been praying for him to give me blog ideas and to show me how his spirit is moving throughout the people I meet and come across daily. And honestly, I was getting kinda ticked that I hadn’t found that “great story” or seen any crazy miracles and nothing wonderfully spectacular has happened to write about. Then, as I was reflecting on this past month in Vietnam I saw it. I saw how every day I have witnessed the Lord in different ways and it is such a beautiful thing. I have been graciously gifted with seeing and experiencing His hand in every moment of every day. I realized to see Him moving I just had to open my eyes.
Throughout the race, in different ways, the word “love” has been spoken over me. Heck, I even got it tatted on my body after month one. I think it’s actually starting to sink in now, though. My love for Jesus is growing like never before and in turn he is giving me a heart to love his people like I never could have imagined.
I am literally falling in love every single day.
I am falling in love with this city- including the loudness and the crazy traffic, the unbelievable humidity, and the countless cafes.
I am falling in love with our hosts who take such good care of us physically, emotionally, and pour into us spiritually.
I am falling in love with my teammates who have loved me well as they have gotten to know me and all of my flaws.
I am falling in love with the precious babies I get to hold.
I am falling in love with the Vietnamese people who radiate joy and excitement to talk and get to know me.
I am falling in love with who I am and who I am becoming.
His love is at the core of the universe. His love can be found in every day, every person, and every situation.
I can honestly say that I have a deep love for every place I have been to so far (Lesotho, Swaziland, South Africa, and now Vietnam). I cannot wait to see how the Lord teaches me more about His love for me so that I can turn around and love deeper in His name.
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
