This week has been good. A bit challenging but not too bad. Maybe just a bit sore. My team and I joined a group of Canadians this week to do a home improvement project and do VBS (vacation bible school). Going to say I was a bit excited at first but as the week went by, somehow I was losing focus and interest. I asked God to show me what he wanted me to receive from the ministry. What I got was to be in the present and love unconditionally. ALWAYS CHOOSE JOY!
During the home improvement project as I was shoveling, sifting sand or cleaning kitchen, all I could think of was how I was tired, dirty, could not breathe and how dirty it was at the house. Those were foolish thoughts. I was not doing this for me. This was to serve the people and God. I had to snap out of my selfish and negative thoughts. This was to Glorify the Lord because it is only him who deserves it. I had to remind myself why I was here. Every day that I felt like I did not want to be there, my heart would change when the family would just thank us for being there. The daughters would just say “Thank you so much for being here at my house, I cannot express how thankful and excited I am to have you here helping”. Those were heart felting words. The girls even gave us homemade bracelets. They told us how we were their hero. It touched my heart and all the hard work and soreness was all worth it. I am no hero and all I know it is God who did it all. He is the true hero and he deserves all the Glory this time and always. My suffering and pain was very small compared to what Jesus went through. He sacrificed his life for us so why should I complain for that little pain. I thank God for all he does and all his love for us. No matter our status, we are his children and wants the best for us. God does not look at race, social or economic status. His love is so GREAT and does not make exception.
I feel privileged to be part of God’s work. Not only HIT Squad touched my heart but also VBS. The Canadian team prepped everything but the time we helped them was nice. Believe me I have no patience for kids, but for some reason I could communicate with them and keep them calm sometimes. Came to realize children songs are very popular and keeps them entertained. Well nothing a little music cannot fix. “Jesus Loves Me” in Spanish relaxes them and “Jonah and the whale” song kept them entertained. One of the songs I probably played about 20 plus times. Through it all I enjoyed seeing all the kids smiles and even when they arrived crying, I liked comforting them and bringing their smile back to their face. One of the days one of the little girls got to Pan De Vida with a sad face. When she saw the team, she began crying. It broke my heart as she ran to Cristen’s arms (one of the girls from the team). I asked her why she was crying and she stated her sister had a headache and did not feel well. I was amazed as to how she felt comfortable in trusting us with her worries. What love for her sister? It was great seeing how the team got together to pray for the two sisters. And it was Awesome seeing how peace and healing was restored. God is a wonderful God and his works are amazing. The love for the two sisters reminded me of how we are all brothers and sisters no matter our circumstances. It does not matter the race we are, social nor economic circumstances. God made us just the way we are.
Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
We are to always look out for one another and stick with each other through thick and thin. No one is better than the other. What I had to press in my heart was to LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY. Even with our Canadian team I could see the love for this group between us and them in just a few days. I felt they learned from my team and we learned from them and their passion to serve. OH, and one more thing. I GOT SOME CONDITIONER(sigh) from them. The small things make me so happy.
The Lord always provides. He knew I needed some conditioner. Never think God will not provide because he will. Just have an open heart to receive what he has for you. If he can provide in the little, he can provide in the much. I still need $1,000 that is due by the next deadline in 2 days. I have no worries about it because I know God is in charge. I am here to serve 110% and know nothing is impossible. To GOD BE THE GLORY!
