Everything is cold. Freezing cold. My body is confused at this sudden change in temperature, as all it's known for the past month is immense heat. My ears enjoy the sound of needtobreathe as I stare out of the TicaBus window.
My mind wanders back to a few weeks ago when I arrived in Nicaragua. That first week at Cicrin working in the garden and getting acquainted with all of the beautiful souls that are there. My heart longs to be cuddling a little one, teasing Tia Amy about marrying Antonio, hearing Jimmy's high pitched "Hannah Montana", or seeing Felix's joyful smile and bright eyes.
I continue to feel like I'm in a dream. Is this really my life? Has God seriously chosen me to run this race? To fall in love with people, His people?
My heart has been so overwhelmed by this experience so far-I've seen God move in big ways in my own life, my own heart, but also in the lives and in the hearts of others. I simply cannot put into words this experience for you-none of the words do it justice, none of the pictures, nothing can compare to actually living this life and putting your hands to actual work for the kingdom. There are just no words-and I'm so blessed that my Daddy has called me for such a time as this.
I am thankful for the people I've met, I am thankful for the love I've been able to give and receive, I'm thankful for new friendships, I'm thankful for weird bugs, tarantulas, and poisonous snakes. I'm thankful for hugs and life and the ability to live it, I'm thankful for my health and mobility. But mostly…I am thankful for you. Because you are special to me. You are one of the unique puzzle pieces willing to be a part of the puzzle and one of the reasons I'm running this race. You are praying diligently for me and supporting me financially. You are the reason my life is this life. The way you believe in what God has for me, what He's specifically called me out to do, His plan. I want to take this time to say thank you-I am so very beyond blessed because of your obedience to our loving father. I pray for you daily and think of you often, believe me when I say this. Thank you for supporting me in a time when I'm truly following my leader and digging deeper than ever into His beautiful heart. I pray blessings on you, miracles for healing in every area, strongholds to be broken, restoration, peace, and IMMENSE joy that only comes from the one who GAVE IT ALL on account of you, on account of me.
Deserved? No. Finished by Jesus? Forever.
I pray for your continued support financially and prayerfully as another deadline approaches on December 1. $3500.00 more is needed to meet my deadline and continue on this beautiful path that The Lord has called me down. I pray for the people who are going to listen to His voice and support me financially in the very near future-this love letter is for you too.
I pray for doors to be open, for you to share my story with a stranger, for you to be bold, or possibly, for you to continue sponsoring me. Whatever it is that The Lord had called you to do-I pray for boldness in that-complete trust, and an overwhelming sensation of peace on your beautiful life.
The beauty of your role in His kingdom is irreplaceable and special beyond words. Your obedience to the things He's placed in your heart and in your mind is so pleasing to God and all a part of His beautiful plan. Thank you for your obedience and your willingness to follow Gods call on your life. It blesses me & the people you surround and even the people you don't surround. You never know who exactly your obedience will bless & you don't have to. Simply believe that the plans of our Daddy are so much better than even our most beautiful and wildest dream.
Allow Him to use you for what He made you for…
Better is one day spent with Him. That's the promise.
