Written on 9/26/18
Two weeks ago today we left for Nsoko, Swaziland. This time has gone by fast and I am learning to be present while keeping my eyes open to what God has around me. The first few days were hard and full of so much anxiety. As the week went on and we started to get into a rhythm, I began to feel at peace and excited. We have ministry every Tuesday-Friday. My team has a three mile walk there and back, but it has the best view of the mountains and valley so it isn’t too bad. On the way home kids will walk back with us even though they live the opposite direction… it’s the sweetest thing ever.
We are living at the new base in Nsoko and are the first squad ever to live there. It is so amazing to be able to help finish up the project and make the vision come to life while we live there. This includes painting, cleaning, designing prayer gardens, etc.
Written on 9/27/18
I woke up at 5am and went outside to walk to the bathroom. It was the perfect time to see the beginning of the sunrise. It was a pink and purple watercolor sky. The birds were chirping and the roosters were crowing. I saw goats eating and trees swaying in the morning breeze. I am still in awe that I get to call this place my home for three months.
God is revealing a lot of things to me that I need to press into and dig deeper on. I haven’t had any revelations yet but am excited to see how He will work in these areas of my life. I am really working on patience and being still in His presence. He will work in His time and everything will be perfectly laid out.
Psalm 19:14 says “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
He has consistently been saying “be still”, so that is what I am striving for… stillness. I am being pushed and stretched here already in the best ways. I am ready for growth. One thing my squad mates say often is that if we don’t look different or you can’t see an obvious change in us, then that would be disappointing. I am reminding myself to give the Lord and myself grace through these “growing pains.” While I want to be able to see His plan for these nine months, I would never wish away this time of growth.
Thank you all so much for your prayers as my journey has kicked off. I can’t wait to let you know about all the things God is doing here in Swaziland. I feel settled and excited to call this country my home.
