God is up to something. I have no idea how to articulate that thought but I do know that he is doing something. You know that expectation you get when you feel him moving, when your spirit cant sit still even if nothing is physically happening around you? That is how I feel. After a week of intense homesickness, counting down the days to my first hearty meal in the US of A, I think Ive managed to gain a lot of perspective. I was reminded the other day in prayer that all the things I was missing from home did not satisfy me when experienced on a daily basis. Yes, I of course am already thinking about my first meal that will take place at Mellow Mushroom but my focus has shifted from myself to what He is doing. I am sorry to admit that out loud, that for a few days I was thinking about myself but its true. I think I have covered about every emotion in the 18 days I have been here. And last week was hard, that is for sure. But Jesus is faithful and He is helping me (duh) to see the greater picture, well maybe I cant see that yet but he is reminding me that there is in fact a bigger picture. Its called his Kingdom and its the reason why I was created, birthed, placed on earth and currently placed in Haiti.
I wish I had some crazy story to tell you that would wow your socks off and you would say man Jesus is doing something in Haiti. I dont have that yet. I dont even have the in demand pictures of the goats yet. But what I do have is the expectancy that Jesus is active in Haiti. That he is assembling men and women filled with the Holy Spirit to be his hands and feet. I love that I get to be one of those people. I will tell you about 2 of those others- they are a couple from South Africa and are quite incredible even beyond their wonderful accents. Max came down first as a fleet mechanic. I met him during his orientation in the States back in Decemeber and instantly liked him. His wife Jennifer just arrived this week and had me at "Youre reading a Norvel Hayes book, Max and I used to be under his ministry...have you ever heard of Kenneth Hagin?" I was sold. Then we prayed together for a couple leaving Haiti on Monday and I was sold even more. They are incredible people that believe in the authority of Jesus and his heart for people around the world. They have already been the most encouraging people to me and I am excited to see our relationship grow. (It kinda feels like a South African Sean and Gracie, 30 years from now :) )
There really is no point or theme to what I am writing currently. I actually had a rather adventurous weekend filled with village trekking, playing on the beach and my first hit by a tap tap. (Dont worry, I am ok. We just pushed our side mirror back out and kept right on going :).) Anyways, I ask tonight that you pray for Haiti- the Word says if we ask for a nation its ours. And let me tell you there are lots of things the Word says to ask for that can be ours we just dont ask but anyways I actually have a list. Join me in this prayer
1. That all people in Haiti would be saved ( 1 Tim 2:4)
2. Pray for all leaders, government, teachers, people in authority in Haiti (1 Tim 2:1-4)
3. Pray order, peace, love and unity into families here
4. Pray for them to grow in their knowledge of Christ, that they would have eyes to see and ears to hear (Ephesians 1: 15ish) (people here know about Jesus, they just dont know Him)
5. Pray that they would know the depts heights and widths of His love (Eph 3)
That is all I have for tonight. Oh I forgot to tell you- answered prayer request! I got bananas last week! AND not only did I get bananas, I woke up this morning to fresh baked just out of the oven banana chocolate chip bread and it was AMAZING- thats a great example of the exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ask promise isnt it? So that was great AND get this- there is a hot water nozzle in the showers and I am a total idiot. I have no clue why 1. I didnt know and 2. people heard me talking about my cold showers and didnt spread the wealth but either way now I know. Its solar heated so at 6 am I think I am still in for a cold-ish one but I did take a hot one this afternoon and it was LOVELY.
Ok now that really is all. Thank you for your prayers- I promise they are working and I am grateful for them everyday. This week I will be going out with our ministry program doing evangelism. I am thrilled beyond words and have no clue what to expect but salvations. I think we are going into the highschools and university this week. Its going to be fun.
**Grammy- I had spaghetti tonight, it wasnt as good as yours but it made me think of you :)
Love you all, sweet dreams!
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