5:45am wakeup call!

Over the past few days I have been able to sit down and read my new book, “Overwhelmed.” It begins talking about a Pastor who loved ministry loved his church, loved serving… but little by little he came to the point where he literally couldn’t wait to get out of this world, even to the point of contemplating suicide! It wasn’t that he was desperate to be with Jesus (although we should look forward to that too), but he just wanted to get away from the craziness here on earth!

Doesn’t life get that way sometimes? If you’re involved in ministry you know what I mean. It is not 9am-5pm Mon-Fri it is literally 24/7.

And you might say… well, Sarah you have time to sit down and write a blog AND this is your day “off” so at least you have one! But here is the to-do list written on a 3x5 card next to me.

     1. Send encouraging note to (then there are a few names written)

 2. Make plans for visiting Boca Chica brothel on Tuesday morning

 3. Finish laundry for Boca Chica street kids

 4. Research how “not wiping” after using the toilet can affect your health (LOL!!! We have to educate!)

 5. Send email to land lord

6.  Prep devotional and discipleship material for the week

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Please understand my heart; I’m not complaining (pinky promise!), but it doesn’t take long for days to get filled up, months to fly by and in a couple of years you’re contemplating just getting out of this crazy world! I know many of you feel the same way. It doesn’t matter if you’re a mom or a doctor… life gets crazy.

This is where I’ve found the joy of getting up early and going to bed late J

Who wouldn't want to get up early with a view like this!

Most of the time I’m up and walking the dogs at 5:45am, followed a run to just clear my head (and burn calories! Haha) and then time to just sit with the Lord before my busy day begins. Then around 9PM my bed is calling my name!

You see, I can NOT do life without my Savior. He’s the One who breathed life in to me, called me to the Dominican Republic and who holds my future in His hands. I physically, spiritually and emotionally NEED HIM.

Maybe the morning is not you’re thing… then carve out some time for Him in another part of your day!

I don’t want to be the missionary looking for a way out when there is still so much to do! What about rest? YES, we NEED to! But then let’s get the job done.

Here are some highlights from “getting the job done” this past week:

Camp - a couple weeks ago... more photos on FB.

    1. Two AWESOME discipleship times with 2 lovely ladies reflecting on how God has transformed their lives and praying for what He has planned for the future.

  2. Devotion time at Lily House where we opened up about areas where we are struggling and then focused on praying for one another.

  3. Street ministry with a few visiting ladies and GREAT conversations with several women. We even confirmed a brothel visit for tomorrow. Pray for this!

   4. Robersy was out with a team all week. Playing ball and preaching the Word!!! Men got saved, seeds were planted and a LOT of pizza got eaten, according to our director, John Zeller.

   5. Celebration with Robersy’s team for the boys who got good grades at school (this is close to Robersy’s heart since he dropped out and spent years finishing school… he graduates at the end of this summer!!!) and a sad goodbye to Robersy’s right-hand man, JJ (SCORE intern). We miss you JJ!

    

 6. Sixth anniversary at the church in Los Fundos. Six years since beginning church under a mango tree. Praying for many more years of growth in this sweet church.

   7. On our ride home from church with our Boca Chica boys we had some pretty deep conversation on Christianity. The boys have a LOT of questions and the 45 minute drive was a great time to talk them through. Pray for many more chats like this. God is moving!

You see… busy for the Lord is a JOY, but be mindful to always place each day in the Savior’s hands and avoid getting overwhelmed. REST in Him :D