Wow, I can’t believe it’s already been a whole week! God has already taught me so much in just a week. He’s been teaching me many lessons just in humility. I’ve never been more humbled in my life than I do now. I’m not just talking about physical pride either. I’ve had to go through so much spiritual humility as well. Humbling myself before the Lord when I’m struggling and having a bad day or even humbling myself before my teammates or squad leaders when I need to admit things I have done wrong. Wether it be bad attitude or even admitting my weakness and asking for some encouragement.
Another thing I’ve been praying for and about is hearing God’s voice like I’ve never have before. I’ve been just trying to listen for his voice in the little things so that I can hear Him in the big things. For instance, we were walking to ministry on Wednesday and I was walking and looking at the ground and just listening for His voice and He told me to look up and take in the beauty that was around me. He said that when I see His creation, I am seeing Him as well. And at that moment I received chills knowing that amidst the poverty stricken Ecuador He was still there and it was beautiful. The beautiful mountains up in the clouds to the trash filled streets, Jesus’s presence was still there and His love for the people here in Ecuador is overwhelming.
I’ve never felt so close to the Lord than I do right now. Wether it be in the morning during devotions or on the very crowded bus, I actually can feel His presence with me and surrounding me. It’s the best feeling in the world. The prayers coming from back home are so very noticeable and I appreciate you all so much!
As for what’s ministry like… it’s wonderful! Just one week of ministry has taught me so much about myself. Physical limits as well as spiritual perseverance. My ministry is called Dunamis and we are building and refurbishing buildings that will house sex trafficked women and young girls. We are also building a wall around the 10 acre complex to help keep pimps out and the girls safe. Let me tell you, it’s hard work! Making concrete is not easy and neither is sitting on a wall pouring it down pillars but when our ministry host was telling us about the ministry and what it’s about, my heart and as well as my teams hearts were literally broken for these women. There is not a single person at the construction site with a bad attitude. The amount of encouragement and joy that is at the work site is AMAZING!
I just want to say to every donor and every person reading this, without you I wouldn’t be where I am today! I appreciate the prayers so much! Also, if you are wanting pictures, DO NOT WORRY, next week I will post a link to a website that houses all my pictures! That way you can see what I’m actually doing and not just read about it! As for this week, check out my instagram for a glimpse at what I’m doing:
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