I don’t know if anyone reading this has ever done a prayer walk, but I have not, until today. I must tell you that it is not as intimidating as it sounds. I was worried about how this was all going to go down, but it is low key and unassuming. We were praying for Nate and Deb’s contacts throughout their neighborhood. We prayed for specific people by name. One of the main things we prayed for was spiritual sensitivity of the people and more opportunities for contact. At times I was overwhelmed by the basic needs of these people. Is God showing me how much I have in comparision? At times I was feeling ashamed of how much I have and take for granted. What can I do to help? Will anything I do help? I CAN do something…God can use it for His good and glory.
On another note…I am totally enjoying the food! I have not had ONE thing that I didn’t like. (Marty Tipton, if you are reading this…I REALLY like the mate. I will be bringing all of the things needed for that home with us! I first read about that on a note you had written to Tara, either on the blog or FB.
These three families have such a passion for what they do…I feel blessed just to get to know them and spend time with them. I am humbled by what I think of as their sacrifices…each and every day.
Someone said to me before I left to come here, that God has something specific for me here. I don’t know if this is it or not but he has opened my eyes to people of another culture/country, made me more sensitive to their way of life. Shown me that my “brothers and sisters” in Christ are not just those people I attend church with, my neighbors, those in my local community, but my brothers and sisters are here in Argentina as well.
Today has been mentally difficult and exhausting, but it’s all good!
I appreciate your vulnerability in sharing how God is working in your heart. =)
Hey sis! It’s so fun to read about your trip so far. It really seems that you are experiencing everything you need to be! I hope that there is much more through the week for you. Stay strong, eat well (doesn’t sound like a problem), and stay focused. God is unfolding things to you as he sees fit. And remember that you being on this trip is most likely more about God changing YOU than in what you can do to change anything there. But I know that you are being a super encouragement to your host families there. You and gary are bringing laughter and entertainment and joy to them, I have no doubt.
Macy is doing well here. Of course, she misses you but she doesn’t show her emotions much. Kitties are fine, too.
Love to both you and Gary-
brother Tim
Your words are inspiring, thank you for sharing them with us.
Yes Kellie I am reading these – I just got back from a cruise today and am catching up. It’ll be good to talk to you when you get back and we are praying for your park out reach today.