As I write this I can’t believe we have only been in Guatemala just over a week. There has been so many changes to my heart, how I view things, and my expectations to how the culture and ministry was going to be like.
I am just now beginning to realize how deep and how sweet the love of God is. Though I have known about it, I am now starting to embrace and experience His everlasting love and favor.
In the past week or so I am learning that I have controlled many areas in my life instead of letting God permeate my heart with His. I have held on to pain, past hurts, sin, pride, worry, emotions, insecurities, desires ect. In turn I have pushed God away while still wanting intimacy with Him.
But God is greater than my struggles. His blood has covered my brokenness. And as I lay my life down at the cross, He can fill my heart with hope, humbleness, righteousness, and completion. He has given me victory and I praise Him!
Guatemala is home is amazing scenery and beautiful people. My heart melts each time I see young children looking at me with round faces, curly hair, chocolate brown eyes, and dark skin. They remind me why I am here, which is to bring hope and love that Christ offers.
The spiritual realm has been very active here. The war is strong and only getting more intense. But our God is greater. His light is piercing the darkness. As warriors of the living God we have already experienced freedom and victory both in our lives and in the lives of others.
I am so blessed to be apart of such a united family here. They have all challenged and encouraged me in my walk with Christ. Each person on my team radiates with the love, freedom, and strength of Christ and I am so privileged to know them.
Every day I must be reminded of this verse and use it as my lifeline. “No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before God.” Micah 6:8
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