They say that some months on the race will be more challenging than others and I have come to realize this truth. Month two – Honduras was a bit more difficult for me. I enjoyed our ministry hosts and the location we stayed at but the daily routine was tough emotionally. I’ve come to learn that many cultures around the world are a whole lot less organized than ours and to be honest it frustrates me. I’m the kind of person who always likes to have a plan and to know what’s going on. Our month in Honduras taught me to be patient: patient with my teammates, patient with myself and patient with our ministry contacts.
God has a plan for everything, and even in my frustration, He was working in my heart. I was learning (and still am) that not everything will go according to MY plans and that’s okay. I’m learning to show grace to my teammates when we can’t make a decision or someone is late for something. I’m learning to not be so hard on myself when I don’t experience the Holy Spirit in the same way as others. I’m learning that each person feels a connection with the Father in their own way. I’m learning to really and truly go with the flow – wherever the day takes me. I’m learning what it means to truly live in the moment and commit each day anew to the Creator.
God is teaching me to look for opportunities in the little things and to be patient at all times. At the beginning of the month Ash gave me this verse and it was my encouragement throughout Honduras:
1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. – Ephesians 4:1-2
