Guatemala seemed to be a month of constant activity and challenges. I was able to do so much ministry, it was hard to sit down and spend time with the Lord. El Salvador, however, was the exact opposite. This month was a daily lesson in patience and obedience. Patience with the lack of structure and “Latin” timetables, and obedience to be faithful to do anything that came across my path.
This month, I was given a tremendous amount of down time. And though at times, I was going stir crazy, I finally made peace in my heart that it is really ok to be at rest.
Times of quiet provided the opportunity for the Lord to press into my heart and soul and deal with some of my issues. It was exhausting at times and painful. The house was full of tears some days and laughter others. I’ve been stretched learning to live in community and by letting go of my expectations. I have also been challenged to really believe what I say. If prayer is as powerful as I say, then why am I frustrated when given the opportunity to spend time in worship and prayer in my tent? If one life is worth saving, then why do I get discouraged when I am not ministering more or seeing more fruit? I have to stop worrying about what others may or may not be thinking about me and do what God has set before me. If that is prayer, then I pray. If that is worship, then I sing and read the word. If it is riding in the back of a truck to church, then I smile and wave and greet as many people as I can. I have no idea what God is doing, all I know is that I can only do what He sits before me and in so doing, I am being obedient to all that God has planned for me.
Riding in the back of the truck! 🙂
The High School I helped teach an English class at. So fun!
Our house in Apastepeque, El Salvador
Me & Jen doing a skit
