1 Thessalonians 3:9
“How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the JOY we have in the presence of our God because of you”
In the first month that we have been in Swaziland God has opened up my eyes and my heart to overflowing joy in everything. I am constantly in awe of who He is and His creation. Swaziland is so quiet that it’s impossible to run from God (thanks for the wording Gracie). I spend a lot of time sitting in His presence and listening to the sounds of His creation, the music that is everywhere. In the beginning of this month I found myself getting frustrated about everything. I was missing home and I was so uncomfortable. I was not prepared to enter a living environment with no power and no hot water. With chilly mornings and nights it makes it hard to muster up the will power to take a freezing shower. When all your devices are dead and there’s no way to escape the silence, it makes it hard to convince yourself to embrace the situation. I started to feel sorry for myself. Then I turned to the Lord because He is the only one who can truly satisfy us and I started to pray for new joy in every day. Since then I find myself smiling more and thanking God for every reason to be joyful. I get to be in Africa loving on the most adorable children who’s laughs are contagious. Every day He has provided conversations with locals about Him and why He has called me to Swaziland. I can see Him moving back at home and in my friends and family. At the end of the day God is good and He is forever faithful. That alone is something to be joyful about. Supporters back home can be praying health over my squad, a few people are sick and have been getting sick. Over my team you can be praying for depth in the Lord and with each other. For me personally you can be praying for zeal and passion for the word. I am so grateful for all of my supporters and for all the prayers.
With love and JOY,
Lucy
