I left Lesvos feeling unsure of how the rest of the race is gonna go. How can anything we do from here on out seem like much after seeing and experiencing everything on the Island? I’ve been praying that God would change my view on the rest of the race and change it quickly.
After a ferry ride and a very long bus ride, we got picked up in Thessaloniki by our ministry host and his co worker Paul. I settled into shot gun for a 5 hour drive in Paul’s car fully expecting to sleep for the drive. They stopped at Starbucks for us before we left. Needless to say, sleep was no longer an option.
I started talking to Paul about his family and the conversation went from that to many of his life experiences. He’s been through so much! He told me everything from how he met his wife, to what his children do, to stories from his past of being a missionary.
What spoke to me most are his many many stories about faith. He has been at so many low spots in life. Times he didn’t see a way for his family to eat. Times he was held at gun point when trying to leave the country. Times when he had to drive 36 hours to flee the country when he should’ve been in a hospital bed. This man has lived so much life.
I told him he should write a book. He just chuckled.
The entire conversation has left me feeling rejuvenated and excited for ministry this month! We’ll be doing relational ministry again which is not the easiest thing for me to do. But I’m excited and eager.
I’m eager for more deep talks with Paul and excited to meet his wife. I know that they have so much I can learn from and I’m stoked for it. I’m exited to get to know even more people with stories I could never dream up. I’m going to push into this month, and push into it hard. I know that God has us here for a reason, even if it is just the smallest thing.
I’m also going into this month wanting to learn more about faith, and I know I can learn a lot about that from my hosts this month. Please pray for my team and I as we start another month off. Pray for the people we come into contact with. Pray that we would all use our time here to the best of our abilities and that we are willing and able to move in whatever way God sees fit.
Thank you all again for keeping up with me, encouraging me, supporting me and praying for me on this journey. God’s moving and I’m so excited to be a part of it. I feel so at peace lately and I have no doubt that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. I couldn’t be out here without all of your help 🙂
