And I'm not talkin' about the beans we're eating at every meal….though they're definitely doing their job if you know what I mean. Just ask anyone on the team, they'll be behind me on this one, especially if they are
behind me. And in case you have no idea what I'm getting at…I'm farting a lot. A lot.
So, if I'm not talkin' about beans being good for my heart, then what am I talking about? Great question. The answer is the people of Panajachel. Especially the family we've been building a house for. Carlos and Miriam and their three boys (Carlos, Abraham and Isai) couldn't possibly be bringing anymore joy into our lives than they already are. They are so grateful for people to be building them a house out of Christ's love, they want to bless us in return, and basically buy us a snack everyday we work at their house. (Also, Sam…I hope one day you get the joy of discovering Guatemala's 'Mega Big Cola'…yeah, it's over 3 liters. Mega Big, and Mega Delicious.)
We also made it up to the hospital in the nearby town of Solola today to pray for the patients. Everyone we came across was eager for prayer. Communication was difficult, as I was on my own, without a translator, but I still connected with the men I prayed for. Diego, Alfredo, Jose, Andres and the two others (I hate that I've already forgotten their names) all were so tender. They were clearly hurting and in need, and seemed to really love that someone would show up voluntarily to sit and talk and pray with them. It was somehow a blessing for me to be with them…which caught me off guard. It opened my eyes to the fact that while all this is hard, when I do pony up and share Christ and his love and power 
with others…all the difficulties, fears and annoyances I'm experiencing fade away.
There really is something powerful that occurs when you connect with someone through Holy Spirit, sharing His love. I want to experience more of that, and to grow in praying with authority. But that will come. For now…I am glad to have met those men, to have met Carlos's family, and to realize the world is A LOT bigger than myself…and that God has amazing people all over this world. I can't wait to meet them!
