Yesterday was quite a day but it was truly a time to show, confirm and solidify the depth of the faith of this group. This team is composed of four very solid Christians who love/follow the Lord each day- especially down here away from familiar surroundings/situations and that faith was really increased yesterday as we sat in the evening marveling at how God is so intimately involved in each one of our lives and how He was obviously guiding and directing our day. The Christian life is not all "roses and fluff". Some days are just tougher than others. Let's be honest and admit that. BUT we serve and love a God who never calls us to complacency. He calls us to be involved in His Kingdom work and when we are involved there are bound to be times when we are challenged, hurt, frustrated, or whatever. We rest in the knowledge that He is with us and He already knew what situations/challenges we would face. He has equipped us for His work and He will be there sustaining us through all we encounter. To me, personally, that is such a comfort. To watch others grow/learn that is such a blessing. God is good and God is faithful. His Word says as much and He can not contradict that or He wouldn't be God. So, no matter what trials we face here in Haiti or whatever you face wherever you are, know and be assured that He is there! He loves you. And He will get you through it. He may even (and most likely will) use your growth/experience to teach others if you allow that.
I will let the group blog about the day, but it was just a jumble of emotions and experiences - one on top of another. A series of highs and lows emotionally for each of us. But it was also a great time of God speaking to the group and to us individually. Everyone is fine and our time of debrief/praise at the end of the night was just beautiful! I am in tears typing this because these are the moments in life that we cherish- the ones that build us into the men/women we were meant to be in Christ! I pray the life lessons of today will impact many. I know they will change those of us on this trip!
(Note: Parents and family members reading this- know that you have some STRONG young men/women and that God is using them in mighty ways here. Being a mom I know I would worry after reading the above words, but please do not. The things I wrote are not meant to worry anyone, but to encourage. God is so faithful and everyone here is fine!)
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