As I sit here in Antigua, Guatemala trying to put my emotions into words I found myself struggling. Then like a gift from heaven in walks Kasie as excited as ever. She said she had a song for me to listen to that she thought I’d like. Well, she was right. She played “This is not goodbye” by Sidewalk Prophets and it was all of my emotions put into one song. It’s crazy how God works like that sometimes isn’t it? Kasie had no idea I was blogging let alone trying to process how I was feeling, she was just following the Holy Spirit.
The chorus of this song really jumped out to me because he sings “This is not goodbye. I know we’ll meet again, so let your life begin. This is not goodbye. It’s just I love you, to take with you, until your(I’m) home again” This journey I am embarking on is not just an open door for me to walk through, but also my family, boyfriend and loved ones. I know we will reunite in August, but while I’m gone take advantage of this time. Grow in this time apart and seek out what God is trying to do in your lives. He is so good and has shown up in my life in so many different ways. I just want you all to be able to experience Him in His fullness. Don’t wait around for me to come back, because you know we will meet again. Embrace your life, let it finally begin… with Him.
The last few days here in Antigua have been unlike any other. I live next to a volcano, I have taught in schools about the Lord and good values to uphold, and I’ve wandered the streets of Antigua with my team. I’m here, doing the thing! And I just want to reassure you all this is not goodbye, but simply I love you. Until I’m home again.
Stay Blessed,
Marah
