Moldova—
There was an immense amount of spiritual oppression and darkness on the streets in Moldova. The patterns that drove people to immigrate from this town were obvious among the people that walked with solemn faces and eyes that longed and hungered for something much more than food. Desires to leave the community for a hopeful future marked their eyes and stories.
Our desire was to bring hope to them. Enabling them to see that the Lord supplies our needs and provides us each with a future + a hope, no matter where you come from, what you’ve done or what you’ve made of yourself. Our maker has a life much more enthralling and captivating for each of us.
The patterns of our work day included an hour of WORSHIP each morning. We spent time delving into what the Lord had for us each day. And this made such a difference. Uniting each morning to seek after the Lord and pray for the ministry we worked with. That we would be genuine vessels for the Father to work through us.
I learned A LOT about what walking in the Spirit looks like through scripture, worship + from my other brothers and sisters. I learned a lot about stepping out of the norm and allowing God speak to you JUST like people in bible days. True Story.
I sought after time learning to speak in a manner of boldness, knowing the Lord gives us visions and truth to speak out each day to people that may be truly inspired. That people walk in His ways and own this truth themselves.
Scripture has nearly jumped off the page when looking at it through the eyes of a Missionary.
[[And thats for EACH of us. Not just me because I'm halfway around the world. Its for you, because each day of our lives is a mission. Each moment is filled with purpose. It doesn't take going to a distant land for that, its for us, wherever we may be.]]
Its been REALLY neat to unpack what all of it really means.
I've spent time learning to be romanced by the King in a land where people live believing there is no such thing as a real love. Where people don’t know love. Where the love that lifts them each and every day and rise with them in the mornings isn't sought after. A love that exists and is fully present that they can’t seem to recognize in all that is around them and a love that they haven’t claimed.
As a team we learned to appreciate each other. To cry together. To let life get personal. To be vulnerable about our stories, about truths and what God is teaching us to walk in.
We (you + me) have each got goodness inside of us, quite like a peach (yes go with me here for a second). Peaches are SO yummy. We have the opportunity to present life and food for people; the word, truth, love, listening ears, and time to share life together. Some people spend time sitting there, not knowing which direction to go. Gaining mold + getting old; not realizing that life is inside them. That seed is inside them to be planted. Don't be a moldy peach. Don't sit and let darkness overcome you. Use yourself for good. For the benefit of others. For the Father in heaven, even if it means using every ounce and last bit of energy. The Father will replenish you.
We have learned to SHINE. That darkness CANNOT overcome the light. That wherever light is, darkness cannot be.
In the shadows, shine. On the hill tops, shine. In conversations where darkness wants to seep in, shine. When you feel attacked in spiritual manners and physical, shine. We've learned SO much in our first two months together and are SO excited about the depth that month 3 will present. Please continue to pray for us!
