God is in all things,
So…. Where to begin? I was back in Swaziland a place where a year ago I fell in love. Last July I took my 1st missions trip to Swaziland and I loved every moment – my team, the ministry, the culture and I even met a world racer, which is how I was introduced to the word race. A year later and I was back, as a racer myself experiencing the kingdom in a much different way.
Swaziland felt familiar and very different than before. This year, we lived in an old converted cowshed on a farm, the countryside was enjoyable. Being back a year later rally provoked a great deal of personal reflection on who I am, how I choose to live my life, and why. As I am living this life, the question kept coming up- am I trusting GOD?
ok, these are the main bullet points:
ok, these are the main bullet points:
While at remar orphanage and rehabilitation center (our ministry site) I found myself questioning GOD about His plans for these children and how can we serve them when there are so many worldly issues battling against them. This was the first time this site had ever had missionaries/volunteers/etc. Please dont be a ‘doubting thomas’ (even though we are human and we do) God is so much bigger than i ever thought and His plan for us is just as big, so i strongly encourage you to PRESS ON and choose in to who God made you to be. OK, back on track… so ministry was great we did projects with the children of Bible verus, songs/dances, games, a movie night and even organized a 2 day camp to get them out of the four walls that they live within. Each story that all 150 children had were so …. it made me stumble in my walk…. but, when i feel weak i just believe that its GOds strength that carries me; because i know that i am with many faults/errors, i fall to my own flesh and its not what i can give them but as someone once told me…God doesnt call the qualified- God qualifies the call
JennISTRY….. (my sweet friend & sister) koinonia and the gentel warriors were partnered up this month and i felt lead to minister to Jenn Myers and our time together was the ministry of us, both Jennifers’. In this we both grew deeper in our friendship/sisterhood and really invested into our kindred spirits. This happened through sharing our hearts, scripture, food and so much more ( please read her blog on jenniSTRY). The thing about Jenn is, she always gives all the love that the Lord gives to her with true joy…. laughter and a smile doesnt cost us anything but gives us a priceless gift in spirit and in love.
Nick’s engagemt!!!!!!!!!!!! so, my friend, my brother, my team mate is now growing into a strong spiritual leader for his future family- yep that is an amazing adventure which he is truly invested in and seeks all of his leading by God. Please check out his blog (nick derington) about it, full details and pictures. We are so blessed to be a part of this with him and Traci. CONGRATULATIONS!
As a team we went deeper….. that i have a whole next blog about- hope to post it with in this week, stay tuned-
Learning to crochet, surf & skydiving….. YEP! ! ! ! ! ! ! wooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo- what an amazing last few days i learned to CROCHET, SURFF and SKYDIVE. This was an adventure of a lifetime i never thought i could have really lived so much in just 2 days ! ! ! ! ! i had always had the desire and the drive to do these things and i am sooo blessed to say that …. i steped out on faith, followed the desires of my heart and lived life up the most – God always shows up, and i know that He loves me; in every situation God showed off how big and mighy He really is! All of those experiances the last 2 days have been understatedly… PERFECT!
Living life, loving life and i have to give all thanks to God-
in love-
