Orange Polos and Prayer

Work is underway here, and it’s been so fun! 12 hour days are an adjustment in need of grace and lots and lots of coffee. Which speaking of coffee, Vietnamese coffee is SO STRONG and yummy!

Today I helped in the Garden building a fence, and I was drenched in sweat when we were done. It’s 95 degrees here and we can’t wear shorts.My team is growing and learning a lot about one another. This is our first ministry that’s been super structured, so we are grateful for that.

I have a much needed prayer request: it’s been hard finding time and energy to spend with Papa, so I’m asking for prayers for energy and motivation. I’m running on E and need my Father to be filled up.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned since being on the race, it is realizing that I can’t do anything anything with out my Father. I need him every hour of every day, especially an hour a day to talk and just give him my self. So please pray that I will continue to make it a priority to find time.

This afternoon I had 30 mintutes to get away and journal real fast. I was challenged by this verse that the Lord told me to turn to- Jeremiah 12:3, “You know my heart, you see me and test my thoughts.” I was imdiately humbled, I can’t run from Him. Every day is a test to see how well i will let Him run my day or if I’ll try and do it my self. Living and serving with the same people everyday, really brings those tests to the table. i want to pass the test more than fail.

 As I was writing this blog I felt lead to share with you all my prayer today. It sums up where my heart is right now.

Abba,

I surrender to you. I am at my breaking point. I can’t do anything on my own strength. I need you to fill me up, day in and day out. My thoughts are sinful and my pride is way to big. So, Father here i am. Have your way in me. Break me through and through. Soften my heart and replace bitterness with joy and gentleness.

May i walk confidently in who you have made me to be. Help me to love who you have made me to be- an encourager, leader, follower, listener, helper. May your word be a consuming fire in my soul. Even in my moments of weakness I thank you for your love and mercy. Continuing doing the good works in my soul, healing the deepest parts of me. Everyday I will say yes to you and what you have for me. 

Amen.

 

More blogs and pictures to come this week, enjoy!