We’re nearing the end of our time here. In some ways I can’t believe it. This has been the most extended, intense time I’ve had with God in my life. I feel so close to Him. Our group seems to have been in continual prayer (as we should be) throughout our time together; praying for health, safety, rest, the leadership, the kids, the missionaries, the community, for peace, purpose, revelation and revolution. I am renewed in my dedication to Him. This public blog is evidence of what was once internal becoming 
external. The more I see and experience, the more I realize that my treasures must be stored in heaven. God has revealed Himself to me here many times: in the eyes & smiles of the children; in the resilience and hope of the refugees; in the universal truth of His Word; in the companionship of His people; in the beauty of foreign tongues; in the bravery of Larry, Wanga & Costa – boldly living as Christian young men within this harsh society; and in the easiness of burdens shared by nine complete strangers when Christ is the foundation.
God is everywhere. He delights in us and desires for us to delight in Him. He is fair and good and worthy of praise. He is worthy to leave everything for or to acquire according to His purposes. I thank you Lord for giving me purpose – even if the picture is still being painted, I know the final design rests in your artful hands. I can have peace in this knowledge.
Today, we put the zinc siding on the pre-school. Exhausting, yet again, but it looks like a building now. We’ll put some final touches on it tomorrow and leave it to another group to do the final completion.
external. The more I see and experience, the more I realize that my treasures must be stored in heaven. God has revealed Himself to me here many times: in the eyes & smiles of the children; in the resilience and hope of the refugees; in the universal truth of His Word; in the companionship of His people; in the beauty of foreign tongues; in the bravery of Larry, Wanga & Costa – boldly living as Christian young men within this harsh society; and in the easiness of burdens shared by nine complete strangers when Christ is the foundation.God is everywhere. He delights in us and desires for us to delight in Him. He is fair and good and worthy of praise. He is worthy to leave everything for or to acquire according to His purposes. I thank you Lord for giving me purpose – even if the picture is still being painted, I know the final design rests in your artful hands. I can have peace in this knowledge.
Today, we put the zinc siding on the pre-school. Exhausting, yet again, but it looks like a building now. We’ll put some final touches on it tomorrow and leave it to another group to do the final completion.
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