These are some of the words I’ve written in my journal the past few weeks or so. It is a little of what God is teaching me, along with what I want to learn. It has some prayers and some realizations. It has gratitude hidden behind teary eyes. I hope something speaks to you and I hope today is a good day for you.
Hebrews 2:14-18
“ Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. For surely it is not by angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. “
“What a picture. God took the one thing Satan has power over and destroyed him by also destroying it. Scripture is so clear about how easily followers will be deceived and walk away from Jesus. He knows though. He knows that the whole point of the gospel is God getting his people back. He still loves and will always love. How cool is Jesus in the way we chases me and loves me hard.”
“I am thankful for all the lives I have gotten to celebrate in the past week. HannahMarie, Emily, Madeline and Melynne. What a blessing to have people that I love and love me and to celebrate them!! I am so thankful to have another year of life with these people and to know them a whole year longer. Being away from them has been bitter sweet, but so happy that this bitter part is not forever.”
“I know one thing I need to continue growing in is faith – just a raw faith about my God and all the things he says to me and about me. Quickly, my time in India is coming to an end. I think India did way more for me than I did for her. It has been like cleaning out an old wound with Holy soap. I want to know God more and more with each day. I want to hear his voice in my heart and that same voice to guide my every step. I want to walk in total obedience to him and what he has for me in that moment, whatever it might be. I pray that the desires of my heart are a clear mirror reflection of God’s desires. “
I leave India in just a few short days. If I am being completely honest, I have gone a little crazy this past week and I’m itching for Africa. India gave me a lot more than I think I gave her. (I don’t know if India is a girl? I’m just assuming). I am forever grateful for this time of growth, challenge and joy. Next stop:: I am headed to Lusaka, Zambia on the 31st of March!! Travel will take a few days but that’s not abnormal anymore. And more importantly, I see my mother and father in ONE MONTH FROM TODAY HOLLLAAA!!! I will be sending out an email shortly with more details and hopefully more pictures! Let me know if you want to be added to the email list!
Thank you for all the prayers and loves. It means the most.
Linds
