Who would have thought that Zimbabwe… in the middle of a culture that is sometimes loud and can be overwhelming in many ways… could be a place of rest and rejuvenation for my physical body and my spiritual wellness. Being here for the short amount of time… the Lord is revealing so many things to me about myself and about my walk and relationship with Him.
There is something about this environment that is showing me my obedience to the Lord is proving faithful… to continue the race and not give in to homesickness or struggles that the devil has put upon my heart.
Our first day at the village we work at this month, there was one particular child that came up to me and ever since then has not wanted to leave my side every time we travel to the site. Her name has proven to be a declaration over what this month is for me and what the Lord has planned for me. Her name is Happy. The Lord has placed me in a position this month to be joyous in what he has planned and the love he is pouring down upon my heart.
One verse that I have been going back to this month is Ephesians 3:17b-19
I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and how long and how high and deep in the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
I just find myself smiling and finding joy when I am in the presence of the Lord this month… and this month is so full of His presence. It is undeniable how much the Lord is showing up in my life these past couple of weeks. How wonderful would it be to be filled with the full measure of God…to know just a tiny percent of how great his love for his children is….Abba Father… let us find joy in your presence and delight in your love for us.
