India has been life changing for me so far! It pushes me to dig deeper into God since He is the one who gives me comfort and peace. Back home I could find that peace in comfort in friends and family and of course also in God but I never found myself completely dependent on Him at home. In India I am, we are always in the Lords word and if we have free time we are still in the Lords word! I am continually learning, I am feeling the warmth of Jesus, and getting words from God almost constantly. I know you don’t have to go on a mission trip to be able to do any of these things but for myself I believe this is right what needed to take place. This year I am 100% dedicating my life to God I want to hear His voice everyday and learn how to hear His word more and more. I am here to serve and love on others! When going to the Kolodi School yesterday it was so precious to see all these little orphans who go to school learn about God and are yet so peaceful and happy with each other. There love for us was intense as they cheered for us as we entered the room, sang songs to us, wanted our autographs, and gave us hugs and kisses as we had to leave. If these children love us this much and this is overpowering imagine how much love God has for us! (Crazy to picture but so comforting at the same time) I am learning the love of Christ and want to love as Christ loves us. Although this can be very tiring to continually love, play, laugh, smile, and teach to others. So I am constantly asking God for more energy so I can continually be giving it! It’s getting me dependent on God 🙂
Every morning our team as mentioned in the last blog gets to do morning devotions with the hospital staff for 30 minutes, Friday is my turn. I got a word for the hospital on Tuesday but was skeptical of sharing it… so I was debating on whether or not I should try to look for something else. But then yesterday we went to Kolhapur Church Counsel Office (the church organization we are working with) and on the white board said these words “God gave you a Word to share. Don’t keep it to yourself”.. haha!! Funny how God works… This gave me confirmation that His word He gave me the first time is what He really wanted me to share. I just have to learn to listen the first time and not second guess…I encourage you as well that when you hear God speak to you write it down so you can’t second guess what He is saying. Sometimes we need confirmation though as well and that’s fine but once you get it make sure you not continually ask for more and more confirmation. He has given it to you once that means He wants you to listen to Him and follow through now.
This past week has also been very challenging for me, as I have been feeling a little home sick. I keep thinking on my spare time I wish I could be home for just a second to see my family and friends! But then I am reminded about what a wise person told me before coming on the race and that was to take one day at a time and enjoy it, don’t wish to be some place else or rush the process. This has been great advice and I am learning to keep that in my mind. J Whenever I feel like this I keep going to God, as He is the comfort I need!
It has only been for 5 days since being in India but I have learnt so much already! I can’t wait to see what else there is to learn 🙂
Allow God to speak to you today but don’t second-guess Him!
Love,
Heidi
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Side note: We are in a part of India where there is very little internet access and when we have internet its very slow! So thanks to all those who are reading my blogs and keeping in touch with me. I really appreciate all your love and support! 🙂
