So here we are in our final team
for the month. We have traveled to 4 teams and traveled across most of the
country of Kenya. We started in Narobi and then traveled to Siaya, then
Kakamega and now we are on the border of Uganda in the town of Busia. And one
thing has been constant with all these places. Well really many things have
been, but most in my eyes in the hospitality that just pours out from the
people here in Kenya. There is something about Africa that is different from
the rest of the world. They love harder than anyone else. They are amazing
stewards of things that God gives them. Such as food, clothes and even their
own homes. A couple of the pastors that we met and even stayed in their houses,
also have children that they have adopted and they now raise them live they
were their own. It amazes me for some reason. I mean it shouldn’t, but when I
think about how most of America is with their possessions, I can see why it is
foreign to me. I even become far too attached to my things or my space. There
is no place for that here in Africa. They fully trust in God and know that it
actually isn’t theirs, but something that God has entrusted them with. I would
live to see more of us back home seek God’s counsel in how that can be brought
into our lives. Food for thought.
Also
something that I have fallen in love with is calling people into the greatness
that I see in them, but they may not. Whether they have been lied to for many
years or have been put down for so long that they don’t have the confidence to
see themselves for who God sees them as. It is fun to do and that even comes
along with their frustration in those moments. Some don’t even know what being
loved that way is even all about. I love it and is further affirmation that I
am right where I am supposed to be.
So you
can kind of see what our ministry as Squad Leaders differs from the races. We
are their spiritual authority and God has given us his eyes to see his
beautiful children for who they truly are. And to have the confidence and
boldness to call the crap out and point them in a way that will end up with
them finding God in more things, especially their own lives and their view of
themselves.
We are
closing on their first month out in the world. We have seen many breakthroughs,
struggles, and victories. We welcome every inch of the race into our lives.
Ups, downs, lefts and rights. But we strive to let go of our ACTUAL rights
since we don’t actually have any. We gave those up before we launched. I can’t believe we are a week away from month
2. Crazy how fast this goes on this side of things.
Thank
you for all your prayers. I couldn’t do this without them. I have faced some of
my own struggles and have learned so much from these first 3 weeks and I can’t
wait to learn so much more in the next 3 months. I also need to mention my
support side too. I still need some help in that department. I am about $2000
away from being funded for this race. I want to ask you if you can take some
time to ask God if you can be a part of this with me. I know that God has called me to this and I
rest in that knowing he will provide all I need. Thank you for even taking the
time to read this. I love you all and would NOT be here if it wasn’t for you
all.
lovelovelovelove
