So far my ministry here in Busia, Kenya has been very simple-sit. Due to the fact that I had a severe case of lice, I have literally sat for 7-8 hours every day this week having someone go through strand by strand through my hair (which is A LOT) removing thousands of dead lice eggs. Normally this would have been the ‘end of the world’ for me. I hate having to stay behind and being ‘left out’ of a ministry, but I have not had those feelings this time.
Besides the constant neck and back cramp and soreness, it has been a true blessing. I have been able to sit in the presence of the Lord. I have been able to read the entire New Testament, The Voice of the Martyrs, Devotional & Red Letters, worship to great music, learning Swahili, and enjoy the fellowship with the people removing the lice from my hair.
Knowing me and my personality, I need to do-do-do and be-be-be. Sitting was once the hardest thing for me to do. Yet, I do believe that the Lord has calmed me down to simply sit with Him.
Have you been able to really sit with the Lord today? This week? This month? I have found the simple treasure in sitting with the Lord with no distractions. I hope you do too.
