We just settled into our new home. We will be camping for the next two weeks, so our pray that the bugs and rain will stay out of our tents.
All of squad B is staying in this little church close to downtown, and squad A went somewhere in the mountains. I know we are going to alternate between working at the church we are staying in, and going back to help Eleazar prepare for the students to return. My team is also going to go back to the rehab center once a week to keep that relationship going.
I have no idea what this week is going to look like yet, but it will be a bit stretching for all of us I am sure. I know that we are taking charge of the church services while we are here. I don´t have many other details though.
Please be praying for us. This week is going to be rough for us, because it is different than any of the short trips or home ministry most of us have done. We are all going to need a lot of grace and patience. Your encouragements help a lot.
As we struggle to figure it all out here, I ask that you also examine your hearts and ask God what He really wants from you. How much does your life look like the life Jesus modeled? Are we doing the things He did? Are you bringing love to the people who least deserve it, but most desperately need it? Is there critical judgement in your heart? I know I am not there yet. I want to get there, and I believe I am on the right path.
One thing I have realized in the last few days is that everything I thought I was, was really nothing more than what I put on to cover up and protect who I really am. I really don´t know myself at all. I am looking forward to looking in and discovering who I really am instead of who I thought I had to be. I think I already like myself a whole lot more.
Jesus, take all of my garbage and turn it into your glory. I don´t want it anymore. I am convinced, that the closer I get to you, the closer I get to the real me. Show me the real me.
