Wow!! I cannot believe second month of The World Race is about to end. As we prep to leave for Peru in the next few days, I sit here and reflect on all God has done and try to stay in the present. This last week of ministry It was a bit tough for me. Not so much the ministry part, but because the enemy has tried to attack me every way possible. I ended up with a stomach bug that began Wednesday and which I cannot seem to shake off. With this, I have missed being home because who likes to be away from home feeling ill. Then I did not realize I was not myself and was down until my wonderful team leader Luis approached me and asked if I was ok since I seemed a bit distant. I realized then that I was under a spiritual attack. I could not explain why I was down but knew I could just cry my eyes out. The team prayed for me and I felt a bit better. Satan will not stop though. He knows God is about to do something great and he will do whatever is in his power to stop it. I have persisted and have been fighting in every which way to not let him take over. I am a fighter for Christ and will continue to see the Glory of God.
God has something planned that will break so many chains and I will continue to see it. I refuse to dismay and not let sickness or spiritual warfare take over this joy God has given me. I have asked God what my purpose is this month and I believe he has revealed it. I am just his instrument and want to be obedient to his word. Soon I will be able to share the victory. God has already won this battle and I cannot wait to see the enemy defeated. Even if I am dragging, I will not give up.
Besides those things, I have enjoyed my team and squad so much this month. Everyone is special and have touched my heart in one way or another. They have no idea how AWESOME and beautiful they are. I hope they know God LOVES them just the way they are and do not need to do anything special to earn his love. Just like you my friend reading this. You are lovely and God loves you for you. You are worthy and your past is forgotten. Once you receive Christ in your heart, he erases your old you. Do not doubt his love and what he can do for you.
God has been great. Many blessings from food (from a chef we met at ministry site) and just seeing God’s love. Some things I have seen these last few days of how God works, has made my entire month worth it. I now realized how much God has allowed me to see and experience, that I definitely will not be the same person. I will just let pictures tell you see how much joy these people bring to my heart.
