I LOVE my morning runs. Out on my own… sound of the waves…
beautiful breeze. It’s me and Jesus time. I have been amazed at how many times
a song has caused me to pick up speed, slow down, tear up, smile, etc. There
are two songs that I have been putting on repeat a lot lately. One is “Held” by
Natalie Grant.
What an encouraging song! A reminder that God’s promise was
never to take all the difficult times out of our life, but to be with us when
we do face difficult times. God has been speaking to my heart about this.
I live in a 3rd world country and poverty is
everywhere. How do I encourage a mother to come to Christ when she can barely
clothe her children each day? How do I show a teenager that Jesus loves them,
when their parents are NEVER home and they’ve had to fend for themselves?
It’s something I have struggled with. But do you realize if
life were easy WE WOULDN’T NEED A SAVIOR! According to the dictionary, a Savior
is “ONE WHO SAVES.” Deep, I know! Have you felt like you just need someone to come
and sweep you off your feet? Are you in need of a superhero to help escape this
world’s problems? Enter Jesus.
This lesson couldn’t have come at a better time. On Sunday I
sat with two precious girls and listened to their frustration in understanding
why they ended up on the streets in order to provide for their children. The
shame. The pain. The worthlessness. In need of a Savior. Enter Jesus.
Today I traveled with a group to take bags of food to
families in need. Mothers with few possessions and homes with little privacy.
Husbands have left. Kids are hungry. In need of Savior. Enter Jesus.
In both situations it was an honor to share this truth, “I
have NO IDEA why God has chosen you to go through this struggle and though He
never promises to take these hard times out of your life, as His precious child
He PROMSISES to carry you through.”
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Is it easy? NO!
Is it uncomfortable? YES!
But His promise is true. Rest in HIM.
This week is a crazy one. Robersy and I are both helping in
different areas for a LOT of people here on mission trips. It is so exciting to
stop and remember the excitement of your first mission trip. Tons of teenagers
with wide eyes, curiosity and PASSION! Gets me excited!
Another praise… Robersy’s English is getting good! We now
try to speak ONLY English around the house and, although I forget sometimes, he’s
really improving! His goal is to preach in English when we visit Bermuda again.
Soon he won’t need me. SAD FACE! But I am so proud of how far he has come. Keep praying for him please!!!
So that’s what is going on here! How about you? Robersy and
I want to pray for you, so let us know how.
GOD BLESS.
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