I only have 3 days left in Antigua. For me it is bittersweet to leave. I am ready for a new adventure in Nicaragua, but Antigua has been my home for the last month, and it has really grown on me. I absolutely fell in love with the conatcts we worked for here. Carol and Forrest Kendall have been an absolute blessing! They build water filters, compost latrines, and stoves for Mayan Villages. Then they use those products to introduce the Gospel to the Mayan people. They took such good care of us, and they literally felt like our parents away from home. Even though we are all in our 20’s, it was much needed our first month away. LOL! Please bless them any way you can, either by prayer or by financial support. Check out their webiste: http://servants4him.org/
We also worked for http://sharinghisplan.com/ and http://www.casajackson.org/ Both of these ministries need financial support and Casa Jackson is always in need of formula and diapers.
Here are some photos I took while working with these ministries:
So what has the Lord taught me in Antigua?
He has taught me that I am a huge target for the enemy, and I am proud to hold that title. I am proud that the enemy is worried about the kind of work I am doing for the Kingdom of heaven, and that I scare him. He has attacked me physically in many ways since I have been here, but I stand firm on God’s promises for my life. Thank you Jesus for my healing!! Please pray for my health…I need as many prayer warriors on my side as possible.
I have also learned to be content right where God has me. Yes, it would be great to see people come to Christ and be healed right before my eyes, and I know that this time is coming. But when I have months that God simply wants me to pray for people and show them hope, then I am okay with that too. God is always working and it is through His Holy Spirit that people get helaed and come to Christ. I am simply His instrument.
One of the hardest lessons to learn, is how important it is to get over myself. Hahahaha! It’s not about me anymore. It’s about the souls that need to come to Christ, it’s about those helpless babies in the hospital, it’s about loving and prefering my brothers and sisters over myself. Thank You Jesus for teaching me these valuable lessons.
The biggest lesson I learned, is that I can’t do this without God. I have to spend as much time with Him as possible, and for me there is no greater joy! : )
