So my last blog was about how natural my time in Budapest has been. A quick overview of a normal day goes like this: 7:00-8.30 homeless shelter to make some sandwiches, 9:00-11:00 Team Banah time, 2:00 to 6:00 street evangelism, and on Friday nights 6:00-11:00 is the coffee house. I go to Calvary Chapel on Sundays and Wednesdays, and typically take one prayer walk a day.
This month we have increased freedom to do ministry as the Lord calls each team member individually. Typically we have a contact that has certain needs that we as a team fill. Not this month, and that is unnatural for me on the Race. Back in the states that maybe natural, and I hope it is for me when I return. Another unnatural thing this month is going to the grocery and shopping on a two dollar a day budget. That is not so good, but yet it is real life and I have to eat so I roll with the punches and make it work. Good news, I am not starving. Unnatural for us is having a nice apartment in a nice location. That is REAL good!! We got an apartment this month (within budget) in downtown Budapest from Calvary Chapel. What a blessing from the Lord. Also, unnatural is doing team time all in the morning which I have loved. You, maybe thinking what in the world is team time? Most people don’t live in teams or even in community, so the concept of being challenged emotionally and Spiritually each day by a small community sounds weird. Well, it is, but it is still awesome and very worthwhile. I suggest you try it. Lastly what is unnatural about this month is just how ideal the situation is for me to have an awesome month. I live in a great location with great transportation, I have great teammates and contacts to work with, I have a gym nearby I can go to, and the Church building is right down stairs. I also do not have a 9-5 job taking 40 hours a week away from the ministry, and to top it off Budapest is an unbelievable city! I pray that as I transition back into life in the states after the World Race that I can find that balance that seemed to have eluded me in the past. Americans, in general, seem to be missing balance, but with the Lord anything is possible.
Sorry that this blog doesn’t flow well. Jeff blogging……..unnatural☺
