Before I left for the race, I shared a large list of prayer requests and want to keep those of you who are praying updated. Please take a minute to read how God answered prayer last month and check out the short list of things to add this month.
Answered Prayers
pre-launch
- I got over my cold by the time we left for Colombia.
- I didn’t forget to pack anything.
- I had safe travel days.
- Saying goodbye was hard but I did have peace.
Launch
- I slept well.
- The sessions really challenged me spiritually.
- We grew as a team and came up with goals together.
Colombia
- We didn’t have any travel complications.
- My belongings have been secure.
- I have been able to make coffee every day.
- Regarding my food allergies- I have either been able to eat what is served or have been given something different as a substitution. I’ve even learned how to explain my food allergies and ask if foods contain the bothersome ingredients in Spanish.
- Except for once having a reaction to something I ate that contained a food allergen, I have not been sick or injured.
- I did not get lice despite working with children on multiple occasions that had them.
- I have been able to start every day in quiet time with Jesus.
- I have grown in boldness in sharing the gospel.
- My team has grown together in love and community.
- I am growing in intimacy with the Lord.
Additional Prayer Requests for Ecuador
In addition to my general prayer request list please pray for the following:
- Acclimating to the high elevation in Quito.
- Opportunities for time together as a team to bond and grow.
- Smooth transition from living and ministering together as a squad to just our teams.
- Adjusting to new living conditions and ministry expectations.
