I wish I could fully describe what the past couple of days have been like so far, but I don’t think words would do it justice, but here is a glimpse. It has been nothing short of amazing, exhausting, and extremely fulfilling. Bucket showers, squatty potties, 8 hour church services, a one room hut with 5 women and our 50 pound packs, and long sweaty days. Welcome to the World Race, African bush edition. My life these past couple days in Africa have been a culture shock to say the least. We have struggled, we come to the end of our days worn out, exhausted, and smelly. But, I’ve never been so alive. Ive so thankful for each part of this month because it has shown me the Lord’s faithfulness. I’ve learned each day what it truly means to press into the Lord’s strength, and not serving out of my own might. I’ve learned how to lean into my team when I need prayer to make it through the rest of the day, when I have no energy left. I’ve learned how to lean into the Lord for the words to say, when the 20th person has come to our hut to ask for prayer when I’m exhausted, and we’ve been praying for hours.. I’ve learned how to ask the Lord for a cool breeze at night, so I don’t wake up drenched in sweat. And every single time, the Lord has been faithful.
This month we are living in a small village outside of a small town called induci. About a couple 2 hour bus rides from the capital city of Abidjan. We are living amongst amazing tribe called the Babbli people. They are extremely welcoming, and would do anything to serve us. They are extremely hardworking people, and are passionate about the Lord. We have had the incredible opportunity to serve along side them, and worship with them almost everyday. This month is a very busy month. We are traveling around to different villages to evangelizing door to door, preaching the gospel at church, having women and children’s programs, and praying for the sick. I have fallen in love with Africa, and I cannot wait to see what the rest of the month will hold. Check out this video to see a glimpse of what our first week in Africa has been like so far.
