Friends! Oh my goodness. I can not express to you the beauty of this country. I have only just arrived here, but I think I can say that this is my favorite country so far. And that’s a tough decision to make…because I have seen some beautiful places and met some incredible people. But, Rwanda…it’s indescribable.
I didn’t really write about this while it was happening, but, last month in Kachibora was definitely one of the most challenging months on the race so far. The spiritual climate in Africa is so ripe. We saw so many people give their lives to the Lord and saw people healed and it was just incredible.
But, at the same time, there was a whole lot of darkness. I have a pretty sensitive spirit. I can typically trust my discernment and have been witness to my share of darkness back in Omaha, but this month in Kachibora, we encountered a darkness like I have never before experienced.
It was a really intense month. And the Lord is faithful! He saw us through it all and opened our eyes to just how big He is and how real His power is. He burst out of more and more boxes last month and really united us together as a team.
And, we survived.
Our month in Kenya was followed by a ‘restful’ week of debrief. Where I learned that I am not as extroverted as I seem…I neeeeeeed time by myself. I got so caught up in having 70 plus people around me at all times and just drained myself.
It was very unfortunate. Especially for my poor team, who had to deal with me bawling my eyes out in Rwanda because, “I have no idea who I am anymore, I hate everyone and am going home.� Yep.
I’ve always known that I really enjoy time by myself, but I never realized how imperative it is to me being me.
What’s awesome, is that as soon as I took the time, got in front of my King, He restored everything. He brought me back. I shared with some of you that I feel like I am entering into a dry season. And, I still feel like that is partially true, but the Lord has reassured me, that it is out of the seasons of dry-ness and hardships that are character is formed.
He gave Becca a word for me while I was still in Kachibora, saying that “I am His beloved and He has given me two legs to stand firmly onâ€� and I believe that word is for this season. He has poured so much into me the past five years and it’s time that I start acting on my knowledge of the truth rather than just some lovey, emotion-filled feeling.
He is so good to me. Even if I am not feeling all mushy and gushy, His words are true and His promises are good.
Hallelujah! Expect good things out of Rwanda…I kind of love it here.
