So, I am still on the Field and I am loving it. I also have malaria.
Leading is hard enough at full health, Lord knows that Malaria does not make it any easier. But, I count it a blessing because 1) Hard times come when you are in God will; 2) They refine us and Sanctify us to be more like Christ; and 3) God meets us in our need.
Think about it God has not Called his people to Comfort. Moses with a speak impediment was given a message for King of one of the most powerful Kingdoms. Daniel was brought into Slavery. I could list anyone from Adam to Noah to Abraham to Jesus himself. Being a man (or women) called by God is a challenging path. But, praise his faithfulness that we don’t have to do it alone.
And the hard times are not meant for us to struggle, but to sanctify us. So, a little bit about Kevin, I love people, I want what is best for them, and I sometimes carry burdens that are not mine because I want them to walk in health and wholeness. But, sometimes I serve from my strength not God’s strength. I get busy for God not busy with God. Well with sickness, it is just difficult to get out of bed and conversation can be exhausting. (God knows how to slow us down HAHA!) But, one thing that you can do while you have not the energy to be up and about, is pray. I love prayer and intersession and spending time with the Lord on behalf of myself and others. And I have so far, this year not been pursuing the Lord in this way.
But, best of all, God meets us in our need. I would not trade this sickness and this time for anything because since I have slowed and refocused my life on my relationship with the Lord, I have been blessed. A little more Kevin backstory.
I have a used sleep as a coping mechanism in my life, because I slept deeply and peacefully. Because I have not had dreams since my childhood. I had nightmares as a kid and since then, but, guess what I have dreams and visions again. HAHA!!! The Lord has restored them to me on this day. And I am glad.
My testimony is stay true and faithful in the prayers that God has laid on your heart through every storm and every trial. And allow Him to prune what needs to be pruned because it is for our good and His glory.
I Love you church. Thank you for your prayers and I feel them.
