I AM HIS BELOVED AND HE IS MINE

After three and a half incredible months in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, our time has come to an end. What a blessed journey it has been. My life will never be the same. 

Before this trip if you had told me how hard it was going to be, I most likely would not have come…but praise God I had no idea, because I am so thankful for God’s work in my life. My life will never be the same. God truly transformed my life and my love for Him has blossomed into something so beautiful. 

The Christian journey is not always easy, but it is so rewarding. If God’s calling you to something, be obedient. Even when things sound hard, God will bless you. I have learned this first hand. My time here in Guatemala was hard, but I would not take a single day back. God used each moment here to open my eyes. I feel a new richness for life and I will never be the same.

Each ministry taught me something different. Our ministries included: prostitute ministry, children’s hospital, orphanage, elderly home, special needs school, working with local churches, garbage dumps, prayer walks, evangelism in the markets, and ask the Lord days. What a blessing it was to have such a hand in so many different lives. 

My theme verse for this trip was Philippians 4:12-13. “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty of in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Though I have been away from my family and friends for several months now, I have learned that no matter where I am in this world my home is in the Lord and He will never leave me or forsake me. His love for me is unconditional. He will never change the way He feels about me. I am His beloved and He is mine. He is my everything. I want the world to know of His goodness and love. I want to make known among the nations of His great love! Even if everything I have is taken away, I still will have God, who is all I need!

This is our last day in Antigua, Guatemala. God spoke something in my heart last night to do on this final day. Homeless people cover the streets, and poverty is everywhere. Instead of passing them by as most people do, I wanted them to experience a taste of God’s love. God blessed me to bless others. So Kathy, Jordan, Pastor Ronnie, and I used the last of our money and bought thirty sandwiches and drinks to feed those in need. We placed John 3:16 in the bags, and prayed God would show us people to bless. What an incredible day it was! The first man we gave food to, teared up and praised God for us. He was so humble and thankful. Another man we came across was going through the garbage searching for food. He had not eaten in eight days. We got to feed hungry children, and families who had nothing. Antigua was to bless us after serving 3 and half months and do as we pleased…but I was so blessed today. Even though we left Puerto Barrios, God showed me that I can missions anywhere. 

(This is Juan. We were blessed and got the opportunity to pour into his life today. Please keep him and the people of Guatemala in your prayers. They are in desperate need for the love of the Lord.) 

Thanks to all who have prayed and encouraged me throughout this journey. What a blessing it has been to serve the Lord in Central America. My life will never be the same! May God pour out His aboundance in each of your lives.
Dios Te Bendiga!